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M.S. Sanjay v. Indian Bank
The Supreme Court allowed the auction purchaser's appeal, holding that procedural irregularities in auction notice periods under the SARFAESI Act do not warrant setting aside the sale when the purchaser has paid consideration and developed the property, emphasizing the discretionary nature of writ jurisdiction and equity.
Ajay Malik v. State of Uttarakhand; State of Uttarakhand v. Ashok Kumar
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Ajay Malik for wrongful confinement and trafficking due to lack of prima facie evidence, upheld discharge of Ashok Kumar, and directed the government to consider a legal framework for protecting domestic workers.
Chandrabhan Sudam Sanap v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction and death sentence due to inadmissibility of crucial CCTV evidence for non-compliance with Section 65-B of the Evidence Act and insufficient proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Balbir Singh & Anr v. Baldev Singh (D) Through His Lrs & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order permitting deposit of balance sale consideration beyond 20 days under a merged decree for specific performance and rejected rescission under Section 28 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Nirmiti Developers v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that prolonged failure by authorities to acquire land under the MRTP Act causes reservation to lapse, but benefits of original owners' purchase notices under Section 49 do not automatically extend to subsequent purchasers who must initiate their own acquisition proceedings.
State of Rajasthan v. Surendra Singh Rathore
The Supreme Court held that a second FIR is maintainable if it discloses new facts or a larger conspiracy distinct from the first FIR and set aside the High Court's order quashing the second FIR in a corruption case.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Mahadeo Krishna Naik
The Supreme Court held that suppression of material evidence by the employer justified review and set aside of dismissal, awarding partial back wages to the wrongfully terminated employee.
Om Prakash Gupta alias Lalloowa v. Satish Chandra
The Supreme Court held that an application for substitution by heirs is valid regardless of who files it, set aside abatement orders, and directed the High Court to decide long-pending second appeals on merits, emphasizing a liberal approach to condoning delay and procedural compliance.
Puja Ferro Alloys P Ltd. v. State of Goa
The Supreme Court upheld the State of Goa's recovery of electricity tariff rebates granted under rescinded notifications, dismissing industrial consumers' claims based on entitlement after rescission and applying res judicata and public interest principles.
SHAHJAHAN v. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ANR.
The Supreme Court allowed the wife's appeal for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, holding that she was entitled to maintenance from the date of application and clarifying that religious fatwas have no legal enforceability in India.
Amruddin Ansari v. Afajal Ali
The Supreme Court held that after dismissal of a suit under Order IX Rule 2 or 3 and rejection of restoration application under Rule 4, a fresh suit is maintainable and not barred by res judicata.
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The Supreme Court held that anticipatory bail in serious economic offences involving evasion of process and non-bailable warrants is an extraordinary remedy to be granted sparingly, setting aside High Court orders that ignored mandatory bail conditions and accused conduct.
STATE (NCT) OF DELHI v. RAJEEV SHARMA
The Supreme Court held that offences prescribing only maximum imprisonment without a minimum sentence do not qualify for extended detention under Section 167(2)(a)(i) Cr.P.C., entitling the accused to default bail after 60 days.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Pankaj Babulal Kotecha
The Supreme Court allowed MCGM's appeal, holding that a century-old lake transformed into a functional recreational park need not be restored, balancing environmental protection with sustainable urban development and public welfare.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. SMS Limited
The Supreme Court held that the dispute resolution clauses in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s Concession Agreements do not constitute valid arbitration agreements under the Arbitration Act but prescribe mediation, setting aside conflicting High Court rulings.
Hanumantharaju B v. M Akram Pasha
The Supreme Court held that pension cannot be deducted from salary for compensation calculation in motor accident claims, accepted a higher disability assessment, mandated addition of future prospects, and enhanced the compensation accordingly.
K. Purushottam Reddy v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional freeze on delimitation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana until after the 2026 census, dismissing claims of discrimination based on the distinct constitutional regime governing Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory.
Partha Das v. State of Tripura
The Supreme Court held that executive orders cancelling an ongoing recruitment process governed by statutory rules without legislative amendment are illegal, affirming the principle that administrative instructions cannot override statutory provisions and upholding candidates' legitimate expectation of fair recruitment.
Mepung Tadar Bage v. President of India
The Supreme Court held that the alleged lapses by a member of Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission in a question paper leak case did not amount to misbehaviour under Article 317, and dismissed the reference for her removal.
Vijay Krishnaswami v. Deputy Director of Income Tax (Investigation)
The Supreme Court quashed prosecution under Section 276C(1) of the Income Tax Act for non-compliance with binding departmental guidelines and after grant of immunity from penalty by the Settlement Commission, holding such prosecution an abuse of process.