Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Anjum Kadari & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the legislative competence of the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, emphasizing secularism and minority rights, and stayed the High Court's order striking down the Act.
Miss Rushi @ Ruchi Thapa v. M/s. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. and Another
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled child victim in a motor accident case by applying the multiplier method with skilled wages, recognizing attendant charges and loss of future prospects, and directed interest payment on the awarded amount.
Noida Special Economic Zone Authority v. Manish Agarwal & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the approval of a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, rejecting challenges based on valuation, statutory dues under SEZ Act, and entitlement to full claim payment.
XYZ v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must verify the genuineness of settlements in serious criminal cases through personal presence or inquiry before quashing proceedings, especially when affidavits by illiterate victims lack proper endorsement.
Justice Shailendra Singh & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Supreme Court held that all High Court judges, irrespective of their source of appointment, are entitled to uniform service conditions including subscription to the General Provident Fund, quashing government communication denying such benefits to judges elevated from the district judiciary under the New Pension Scheme.
Mukul Kumar Tyagi v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that candidates possessing the prescribed CCC certificate at the time of interview could not be terminated for lacking it on the application date, directing their reinstatement and affirming strict adherence to recognized qualifications in public employment.
Subrata Choudhury @ Santosh Choudhury & Ors. v. The State of Assam & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a second complaint on the same facts after dismissal of the first complaint on merits and acceptance of a Final Report is not maintainable unless exceptional circumstances exist, and set aside the High Court's order allowing the second complaint.
Anoop M. v. Gireeshkumar T.M.
The Supreme Court upheld that only candidates possessing the prescribed certificate in Data Entry and Office Automation are eligible for LDC posts in Kerala Water Authority, rejecting inclusion of candidates with DCA or other higher qualifications without proper equivalence assessment.
The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Limited v. Bapuna Alcobrew Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that the two-year limitation under Electricity Act, 2003 does not bar recovery of electricity dues incurred under the 1910 Act prior to 2003 and upheld the appellants' right to recover minimum guarantee charges, setting aside the High Court's quashing of the demand.
Panchayat & Rural Development Department & Ors. v. Santosh Kumar Shrivastava
The Supreme Court held that pension and retiral dues cannot be withheld due to failure to vacate government accommodation and upheld the quashing of recovery of penal house rent and excess salary from retiral benefits.
Om Rathod v. Director General of Health Services
The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities must be assessed for medical course eligibility based on functional competence with reasonable accommodations, not merely on quantified disability, affirming their constitutional right to equality and inclusion.
Neeraj Sud v. Jaswinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that mere deterioration of a patient's condition post-surgery does not establish medical negligence absent proof of breach of duty or lack of skill, setting aside the compensation awarded by the NCDRC.
Ramratan @ Ramswaroop v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that bail conditions must be reasonable and related to securing the accused's presence, setting aside High Court conditions that interfered with civil property rights and exceeded bail jurisdiction.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Ramjan Khan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable ocular evidence and material contradictions, emphasizing that acquittal after proper appreciation of evidence should not be disturbed absent perversity.
Sonal Gupta & Ors. v. WITH
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging the English Essay marks in the Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre 2024 exam, holding no arbitrariness in evaluation and refusing re-evaluation.
International Seaport Dredging Pvt Ltd v. Kamarajar Port Limited
The Supreme Court held that stay of enforcement of an arbitral award for payment of money must generally be conditional on deposit of a substantial portion of the awarded amount, rejecting differential treatment based on statutory status and modifying the High Court’s order accordingly.
Sapna Negi v. Chaman Singh
The Supreme Court exercised its power under Article 142 to dissolve a marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown and directed permanent alimony for the minor child.
Nisar Ahmad & Ors. v. Sami Ullah & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision limiting appellants' share in disputed agricultural land to 1/12, rejecting application of Hindu joint family law to Mohammedan parties and affirming the binding nature of a registered relinquishment deed.
N. Thajudeen v. Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of an absolute registered gift deed accepted and acted upon by the donee, held the revocation deed void for lack of reserved revocation rights, and ruled the suit for declaration and possession not barred by limitation.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Ashok Sirpal
The Supreme Court held that an appellate court can suspend the entire sentence including fine under Section 389 CrPC pending appeal, and upheld the suspension order subject to partial deposit of fine.