Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
The State of Punjab v. M/S Ferrous Alloy Forgings P Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a sale certificate issued after court-confirmed auction sale is not liable to stamp duty at issuance and does not require registration, dismissing the State's appeal.
STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS v. NAVIN KUMAR SINHA
Disciplinary proceedings initiated after an officer's superannuation or expiry of extended service are void ab initio; only proceedings initiated before cessation of service may be continued post retirement.
Leela Agrawal v. Sarkar & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a mortgage deed with a condition converting it into an absolute sale upon default is valid under Section 58(c) of the Transfer of Property Act, dismissing the plaintiff's suit for redemption due to non-payment within the stipulated period.
Rajiv Verghese v. Rose Chakkrammankkil
The Supreme Court restored the Family Court's interim maintenance order of Rs.1,75,000 per month to the wife, holding that the High Court erred in reducing it by ignoring substantial income and assets of the husband.
State of Haryana v. Amin Lal
The Supreme Court held that the State cannot claim adverse possession against its own citizens and upheld the plaintiffs' ownership based on revenue records and title documents, dismissing the State's appeal.
Satyendra Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that recording of oral evidence in departmental inquiries proposing major penalty is mandatory, and failure to do so vitiates the inquiry and penalty, thereby restoring the Tribunal's quashing of the penalty imposed on the appellant.
Gurmeet Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that work-charged service must be counted for Proficiency Step-up benefits under the 1988 Scheme, and denying such benefits to similarly situated employees violates Article 14.
Sonam Lakra v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court reinstated a female Sarpanch removed without due process, emphasizing the protection of elected representatives' democratic rights and condemning administrative misuse of power.
Ramachandra Reddy v. Ramulu Ammal
The Supreme Court restored the trial and first appellate courts' finding that a 1963 family settlement deed conferring two-thirds property share was valid consideration-based settlement, overturning the High Court's recharacterization as a gift deed.
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA & ORS v. OM PARKASH
The Supreme Court upheld termination of an employee for abandonment of service without formal inquiry where the employee absented for over 90 days and concealed subsequent employment, setting aside the High Court's relief.
Ganapati Bhikarao Naik v. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
The Supreme Court reinstated a Labour Court Award granting reinstatement to an employee appointed under a land acquisition rehabilitation scheme, holding that factual findings on marriage and entitlement should not be disturbed without compelling reasons.
Didde Srinivas v. State SHO, Podduru Police Station and Anr.
The Supreme Court confirmed convictions under Sections 451 and 354 IPC, reduced the sentence under Section 354 IPC from two to one year, and upheld concurrent sentences based on credible evidence and proportionality in sentencing.
Tinku v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a delayed compassionate appointment claim as time barred under Haryana government policy but allowed the widow to claim ex-gratia financial assistance.
In Re: Directions in the matter of demolition of structures
The Supreme Court held that demolitions of accused persons' properties without due process violate constitutional principles and framed pan-India procedural guidelines to prevent arbitrary executive action.
Shyam Kumar Inani v. Vinod Agrawal
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Agreements to Sell with full payment and possession, set aside the High Court's dismissal, and decreed specific performance against the legal heirs who failed to execute sale deeds.
M/s Siddamsetty Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Katta Sujatha Reddy
The Supreme Court in review held that the suit for specific performance was within limitation, the petitioner was ready and willing to perform, and the doctrine of lis pendens applies from institution of proceedings, thereby allowing specific performance and setting aside the earlier judgment.
Central Organisation for Railway Electrification v. M/s ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV) A Joint Venture Company
The Supreme Court held that arbitration appointment procedures allowing unilateral appointment or control of arbitrator panels by one party violate mandatory provisions and constitutional equality, affirming the necessity of impartiality and equal treatment at the appointment stage.
LIFEFORCE CRYOBANK SCIENCES INC v. CRYOVIVA BIOTECH PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the Court must confine itself to existence of arbitration agreement and refer disputes on assignment and privity to the arbitral tribunal.
M/S CRYSTAL TRANSPORT PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. A FATHIMA FAREEDUNISA & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the remand directing fresh evidence and cross-examination in a partnership dissolution dispute, affirming the outgoing partner's right to profits from firm assets used post dissolution under Section 37 of the Indian Partnership Act.
Rajive Raturi v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that mandatory accessibility standards under the RPWD Act and Rules are enforceable fundamental rights obligations requiring proactive state action to ensure inclusive access for persons with disabilities.