Search Judgments
Search by legal issue, facts, citation, statute, or case name
Tulsa Devi Nirola v. Radha Nirola
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the second marriage and nomination-based exclusive entitlement to family pension, dismissing the first wife's claim despite the settlement deed partitioning the estate.
Tulsa Devi Nirola v. Radha Nirola
The Supreme Court held that family pension under Sikkim Pension Rules is payable only to the nominated wife, and a settlement deed partitioning properties precludes claims by the first wife not nominated for pension.
Patram v. Gram Panchayat Katwar
The Supreme Court held that land described as 'shamilat patti' but not used for common village purposes is not 'shamilat deh' land and does not vest in the village common body.
Patram v. Gram Panchayat Katwar
The Supreme Court held that land described as 'shamilat patti' but not used for common village purposes is not 'shamilat deh' land and does not vest in the village common body, allowing the appellant's claim to ownership.
Internet and Mobile Association of India v. Reserve Bank of India
The Supreme Court upheld RBI's regulatory authority to restrict banking services to virtual currency entities, validating the April 2018 Circular as a constitutionally permissible measure to protect financial stability and prevent illicit activities.
Internet and Mobile Association of India v. Reserve Bank of India
The Supreme Court upheld RBI's statutory authority to prohibit regulated entities from dealing with virtual currencies, affirming the reasonableness of the restrictions for protecting financial stability and public interest.
Nirmala Kothari v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot repudiate a claim solely on the ground of an invalid driver’s licence if the insured exercised reasonable care in employing the driver and was not guilty of willful breach of policy conditions.
State of Goa v. Narayan V. Gaonkar
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal to delete plaintiffs' names from forest land records, holding that withdrawn objections cannot confer occupancy rights and that the State's ownership of forest land prevails.
State of Goa v. Narayan V. Gaonkar
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal to delete plaintiffs' names from forest land records, holding that their names were wrongly recorded after withdrawal of objection and that the land belongs to the State as forest property.
N.C. Santhosh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointments must comply with the amended Karnataka Civil Services Rules prevailing at the time of application, and appointments made beyond the prescribed period can be lawfully cancelled.
N.C. Santhosh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that eligibility for compassionate appointment is governed by the Rules prevailing at the time of application consideration, and appointments made beyond the prescribed period under amended Rules are invalid and liable to be cancelled.
Chief Information Commissioner v. Gujarat High Court
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Gujarat High Court Rules requiring an affidavit for obtaining certified copies, holding that these procedural safeguards are not overridden by the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Chief Information Commissioner v. Gujarat High Court & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Gujarat High Court Rules requiring non-parties to justify requests for certified copies do not conflict with the RTI Act, and such procedural rules must be followed, dismissing the CIC's appeal.
Chief Information Commissioner v. High Court of Gujarat and Another
The Supreme Court held that third parties seeking certified copies of judicial documents must comply with High Court Rules requiring an affidavit stating reasons, and the RTI Act cannot be invoked to bypass such procedural safeguards in the absence of inconsistency.
M/S S N ELECTRICALS v. NBCC SERVICE LIMITED & ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed the Defendant an opportunity to cross-examine the Plaintiffs' witness despite missing the scheduled date due to counsel being held up in another court, subject to costs and conditions to prevent delay.
Poonam Kumar v. M/SH M Enterprises
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one last opportunity to cross-examine the plaintiff's witness, correcting the Trial Court's erroneous recording of adjournments under Order XVII Rule 1 CPC, subject to payment of costs.
Reebok India Limited v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-speaking order rejecting a company's conversion application, holding that reasons must be stated in the order itself and directed fresh consideration with opportunity of hearing.
M/S. B. N. ENTERPRISES v. M/S. BLENDZ FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing the petitioner to proceed ex parte against the absent respondent.
S SREX POWER INDIA PVT. LTD. & ORS v. STATE & ORS
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR following an amicable settlement between parties, subject to payment of additional compensation and welfare measures for the injured and his minor child.
Abdul Salam & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for recovery of possession and injunction by plaintiffs lacking title, holding that a valid registered Conveyance Deed in favor of defendant no.3 precludes their claim.