Supreme Court Judgments

Counter Claims Against Co-Defendants: Supreme Court's Clarification

Sanjay Tiwari vs. Yugal Kishore Prasad Sao & Ors.

Supreme Court clarifies the maintainability of counter claims against co-defendants in civil suits in Sanjay Tiwari vs. Yugal Kishore Prasad Sao.

Delhi Ridge Conservation Under Section 20: Supreme Court's Directive

T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Others

Supreme Court mandates conservation measures for Delhi Ridge under Section 20 of the Forest Act in T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India.

Execution of Compromise Decree Under CPC: Court's Ruling in Kapadam Sangalappa Case

Kapadam Sangalappa and Others vs. Kamatam Sangalappa and Others

Supreme Court clarifies execution of compromise decree under CPC in Kapadam Sangalappa case, emphasizing burden of proof.

Wilful Default in Rent Payments: Supreme Court Upholds Eviction Order

K. Subramaniam (Died) Through LRS K.S. Balakrishnan & Ors. vs. M/s Krishna Mills Pvt. Ltd.

The Supreme Court upheld the eviction of K. Subramaniam's heirs for wilful default in rent payments, clarifying the interpretation of Section 10(2)(i) of the Rent Control Act.

Limits of Quashing Criminal Proceedings Under Section 482: CBI v. Sarvodaya Highways

Central Bureau of Investigation v. M/s. Sarvodaya Highways Ltd. and Ors.

Supreme Court clarifies limits of quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 in CBI v. Sarvodaya Highways, emphasizing public interest.

High Court Writ Petition Challenging Sanction Order Transferred to Supreme Court: T.N. Godavarman Case

T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Others

Supreme Court transfers High Court Writ Petition challenging sanction for prosecution of forest officer in Corbett Tiger Reserve case. Court emphasizes judicial discipline, procedural propriety, and exclusive jurisdiction for sanction challenges while accepting officer’s apology.

Enhancement of Motor Accident Compensation Under Section 166: Court's Ruling

Riyas vs. P. N. Shinosh & Anr.

Supreme Court enhances compensation for motor accident injuries under Section 166 in Riyas vs. P. N. Shinosh, emphasizing the need for adequate relief.

Culpable Homicide Under Section 304: Supreme Court's Clarification

Nandkumar @ Nandu Manilal Mudaliar vs. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court clarifies culpable homicide under Section 304 in Nandkumar vs. State of Gujarat, emphasizing intent and knowledge in criminal liability.

Limits of DNA Testing Under Section 112: Supreme Court's Ruling

R. Rajendran vs. Kamar Nisha and Others

Supreme Court clarifies limits of DNA testing under Section 112 of the Evidence Act in R. Rajendran vs. Kamar Nisha, emphasizing privacy and legitimacy.

Scope of Real Estate Agent Services Under Finance Act Clarified

Commissioner of Service Tax vs. M/s Elegant Developers

Supreme Court clarifies the definition of 'Real Estate Agent' under the Finance Act in Commissioner of Service Tax vs. M/s Elegant Developers.

Appealability of Rejection Orders Under Section 13(1A) of CCA Clarified

MITC Rolling Mills Private Limited and Anr. vs. M/S. Renuka Realtors and Ors.

Supreme Court clarifies appealability of plaint rejection under Section 13(1A) of CCA in MITC Rolling Mills vs. Renuka Realtors.

Specific Performance of Agreement to Sell Under Section 14: Court’s Ruling

K.S. Manjunath and Others vs. Moorasavirappa @ Muttanna Chennappa Batil and Others

Supreme Court rules on specific performance of an agreement to sell, clarifying the necessity of seeking a declaration of validity for termination.