Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Shripal & Anr. v. Nagar Nigam, Ghaziabad
The Supreme Court held that termination of workmen during conciliation proceedings without statutory compliance is illegal, directing reinstatement with continuity, partial back wages, and a fair process for regularization despite recruitment bans.
Karuppudayar v. State
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under the SC-ST Act as the alleged caste-based abuse did not occur in a place within public view, a necessary ingredient for the offence.
C & C Constructions Ltd. v. IRCON International Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld a contractual clause barring claims for damages due to employer-caused delays and dismissed the appellant's challenge to the arbitral award rejecting such claims.
Rakesh Kumar Charmakar & Ors. v. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that temporary employees appointed against sanctioned posts under a Special Recruitment Drive are entitled to regular pay-scale benefits after three years, overruling the High Court Division Bench's denial.
Karan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove cruelty or harassment soon before death, thus negating the presumption under Section 113-B of the Evidence Act.
JASMINBHAI BHARATBHAI KOTHARI v. STATE OF GUJARAT
The Supreme Court held that exemption from surrendering under Order XXII Rule 5 of its Rules is only maintainable where the appellant has been sentenced to imprisonment, and dismissed the petition challenging refusal to extend temporary bail as infructuous after the petitioner surrendered.
SURESH CHANDRA AND ANOTHER v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a dowry death case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt under circumstantial evidence principles.
N. Usha Rani v. Moodudula Srinivas
The Supreme Court held that a woman de facto separated from her first husband and knowingly married again is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC despite the absence of a legal divorce decree.
R. Rajebdran v. District Collector
The Supreme Court upheld the continuing liability of polluting tanneries to pay compensation and remediate environmental damage beyond 1998, directing enforcement of pollution control and compensation measures in Vellore District.
Ashok Saxena v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court modified the conviction of Ashok Saxena from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-I IPC applying the doctrine of transfer of malice and reduced his sentence accordingly.
M/S. JM LABORATORIES AND OTHERS v. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against JM Laboratories due to the trial court's failure to assign reasons while summoning the accused, emphasizing the necessity of judicial mind application in issuing process.
INOX AIR PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that sale of drugs between licensed manufacturers under Form 25 does not violate the Drugs and Cosmetics Act even if the buyer lacks a Form 20B license, and quashed the complaint and summoning order for lack of application of mind by the Magistrate.
Parimal Kumar & Ors. v. The State of Jharkhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eligibility criteria prescribed at recruitment commencement cannot be altered mid-process and only JTET-qualified candidates were eligible for Jharkhand teacher recruitment, setting aside the High Court's direction permitting CTET/STET candidates.
Mahabir & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction reversing acquittal under revisional jurisdiction, holding such conversion impermissible without retrial and emphasizing procedural safeguards and the non-retrospective nature of victim's appellate rights.
INDEPENDENT SUGAR CORPORATION LTD v. GIRISH SRIRAM JUNEJA & ORS
The Supreme Court held that prior approval of the Competition Commission of India is mandatory before the Committee of Creditors can approve a resolution plan containing a combination under Section 31(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Ajai Kumar Chauhan v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove premeditation and intent beyond reasonable doubt.
S. VISHNU GANGA & Ors. v. M/S ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's compensation award, holding that loss of income and future prospects must be assessed considering the deceased's active business role and that continuation of business by dependents does not negate pecuniary loss.
SHANKAR LAL SHARMA v. RAJESH KOOLWAL
The Supreme Court disposed of a Special Leave Petition by directing a monetary settlement to the petitioner and emphasized the crucial role of advocates in providing voluntary legal assistance to indigent litigants.
DR. TANVI BEHL v. SHREY GOEL
The Supreme Court held that domicile or residence-based reservation in PG Medical courses is constitutionally invalid, mandating merit-based admissions except for permissible institutional preferences.
Narcotic Control Bureau v. Lakhwinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that bail pending appeal under the NDPS Act can be granted before serving half the sentence if justified, upholding the High Court's order and emphasizing judicial discretion and fundamental rights.