Supreme Court of India
8,181 judgments
Venigalla Koteswaramma v. Malempati Suryamba
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the unregistered agreement for sale was valid and binding despite the Will being fabricated, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the agreement's validity.
Anversinh @ Kiransinh Fatesinh Zala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld kidnapping convictions of a minor despite a consensual relationship, emphasizing that consent of a minor is immaterial under Section 361 IPC, but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors.
Anversinh @ Kiransinh Fatesinh Zala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the kidnapping conviction of a minor despite a consensual relationship but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors.
Murali v. State rep. by the Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court held that while offences under Sections 324 and 307 IPC are non-compoundable, an amicable settlement between parties can justify reduction of sentence, and accordingly reduced the appellants' sentences to the period already served.
Manish Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2020 amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code imposing threshold requirements for initiating insolvency by certain financial creditors, including real estate allottees, and upheld immunity provisions for corporate debtors under Section 32A.
Manish Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2020 amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code imposing threshold requirements on certain financial creditors, including home buyers, and affirmed the procedural nature of these safeguards without violating fundamental rights.
Union of India v. K.A. Najeeb
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted under UAPA despite statutory restrictions, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial and prohibiting prolonged pre-trial detention.
Union of India v. K.A. Najeeb
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted under UAPA despite statutory restrictions, emphasizing constitutional right to speedy trial and prolonged pre-trial detention.
Nawal Kishore Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a seaman's heart condition not caused by injury during employment does not qualify for 100% disability compensation under the National Maritime Board Agreement, limiting relief to severance pay.
Priti Saraf v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust arising from a commercial transaction cannot be quashed merely because arbitration is pending or the dispute is contractual, restoring the prosecution against the respondent.
Union of India v. Rajendra N Shah & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that Part IXB of the 97th Constitutional Amendment regulating co-operative societies is invalid for lack of State ratification under Article 368(2), except provisions relating to multi-State co-operative societies which remain valid.
Union of India v. Rajendra N Shah & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the 97th Constitutional Amendment's Part IXB affecting State legislative powers requires ratification by half the States under Article 368(2), and struck down the unratified provisions except those relating to multi-State co-operative societies.
Surajdeo Mahto v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Surajdeo Mahto based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory and motive, while acquitting Prakash Mahto for lack of proof, and rejected the belated plea of juvenility.
Surajdeo Mahto v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Surajdeo Mahto based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory and motive, while acquitting Prakash Mahto for lack of sufficient evidence, and rejected the belated plea of juvenility.
Gemini Bay Transcription Pvt. Ltd. v. Integrated Sales Service Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against non-signatories applying the alter ego doctrine, clarifying procedural burdens under Sections 47 and 48 of the Arbitration Act, 1996.
Gemini Bay Transcription Pvt. Ltd. v. Integrated Sales Service Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against non-signatories by applying the alter ego doctrine under Delaware law, clarifying the limited scope of proof and grounds for refusal under the Arbitration Act, 1996.
ANAPURNA JAISWAL v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a lease deed commencing upon future approval is not operative at execution, denying the appellant marks for a long-term lease and dismissing her appeal against dislodgement from first position in petrol pump dealership allotment.
Ramgopal & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that High Courts and the Supreme Court can quash criminal proceedings relating to non-compoundable offences based on genuine compromise between parties under their inherent and constitutional powers to secure complete justice.
Ramgopal & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that High Courts and the Supreme Court can quash criminal proceedings involving non-compoundable offences on the basis of genuine compromise under their inherent and constitutional powers to secure complete justice.
DLF Home Developers Limited v. Rajapura Homes Private Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that disputes arising under distinct Construction Management Agreements with their own arbitration clauses are arbitrable under those clauses and appointed a sole arbitrator, rejecting the respondents' contention that disputes fall solely under Share Purchase Agreements with arbitration in Singapore.