Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Satvir Singh v. State of Delhi through CBI
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's acquittal of a customs officer accused of bribery, holding that prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance of illegal gratification and that the High Court erred in reversing the acquittal.
Rajiv Chowdhrie HUF v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the repealed Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if an award was made five or more years before the 2013 Act commenced and possession was not taken or compensation not paid.
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that land reservation under the MRTP Act lapses automatically if acquisition is not initiated within 10 years, invalidating subsequent Development Plan modifications imposing new reservations.
Raj Kumari & Anr v. Krishna & Ors
The Supreme Court held that pension and retirement benefits belong to the first wife and daughter as per service rules, upheld the validity of the Will in favor of the second wife and her daughter for immovable properties, and set aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the NJAC and the Ninety-ninth Amendment, reaffirmed the collegium system as part of the basic structure, and rejected recusal of the presiding judge despite his collegium membership.
Union of India v. Manjeet Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of an Army serviceman to disability pension, holding that denial without cogent reasons by the Medical Board that disabilities were unconnected to service is illegal.
Harihar Prasad Padarha v. M/s. Kanha Wilderness Ltd.
The Supreme Court quashed the impugned order due to improper bench composition and remitted the appeal for fresh hearing.
Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital v. Union of India
The Supreme Court clarified that recognition of medical qualifications under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 does not include admission capacity, which requires separate prior permission from the Central Government.
Vishal Mahajan v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court allowed the criminal appeal to delete the cost direction of Rs. 20,000 awarded by the High Court based on the appellant's correct statement regarding settlement.
M/S. CLASSIQUE INTERNATIONAL v. M/S. NIJINOY TRADING PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court directed parties disputing the payable amount under a settlement to approach the Executing Court for resolution and mediation, maintaining interim orders until further directions.
Jaipal & Ors. v. State of U.P. Thr. Dist. Mag. & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the civil appeals by setting aside the High Court's judgment and restoring the Reference Court's order in line with its earlier decision on similar facts, granting the appellants statutory benefits.
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that Justice Khehar need not recuse himself from hearing the constitutional challenge to the NJAC and the Ninety-ninth Amendment, emphasizing judicial independence and the need to first consider whether earlier precedents require reconsideration.
Nanag Ram Sharma v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed an appellant to appear and make submissions before the High Court without being formally impleaded as a party, modifying the impugned order accordingly.
Ramesh Chandra Tiwari v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court partly allowed the criminal appeal by remanding the matter to the High Court to examine the role of one accused, Shri Bishwanath Raut, while upholding the order for others.
Vishal N. Kalsaria v. Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that tenancy rights under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act are protected and cannot be overridden by the SARFAESI Act, requiring banks to follow due process before evicting tenants from mortgaged properties.
N.D. Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act should be enhanced to the same rate as adjacent land forming a contiguous parcel, awarding Rs. 32,951 per bigha with statutory benefits.
Umapathy v. D.M., New India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the original compensation awarded to an injured auto rickshaw driver, setting aside the High Court's reduction, but upheld the reduced interest rate on the compensation.
Ramesh Rajagopal v. Devi Polymers Private Limited
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a company director for alleged forgery and cheating related to a consultancy unit's website, holding no prima facie offence was made out and the prosecution was an abuse of process.
Dinesh Yadav v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC based on reliable eye-witness and medical evidence, while rejecting parity acquittal and non-examination of Investigating Officer as grounds for acquittal.
Krishnegowda & Ors. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction and restored the Trial Court's acquittal due to material contradictions and investigative lapses undermining the prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt.