Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Vinobhai v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to material contradictions in eyewitness testimonies and held that recovery of weapon alone is insufficient to sustain conviction beyond reasonable doubt.
H. ANJANAPPA & ORS. v. A. PRABHAKAR & ORS.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order condoning delay and granting leave to appeal to subsequent purchasers who were not parties to the suit and whose impleadment was rejected, holding that unexplained delay cannot be condoned and such persons are not entitled to appeal without being aggrieved parties.
Krishnadatt Awasthy v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of appointments without affording a hearing violated the principle of audi alteram partem and that mere familial relationship without participation does not establish bias, thus restoring the appellants' appointments.
Danesh Singh & Ors. v. Har Pyari Thr. LRs.
The Supreme Court held that a transfer of mortgaged property pendente lite is barred by Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act and that third parties can maintain separate suits challenging fraudulent auction sales despite the bar under Section 47 CPC.
Ivan Rathinam v. Milan Joseph
The Supreme Court held that the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act conclusively determines paternity unless rebutted by proof of non-access, quashed the Family Court's revival of maintenance proceedings, and barred re-litigation under res judicata.
Gambhir Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a six-murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove motive, last seen, and recoveries beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting investigative and procedural lapses.
Surendra Singh & Anr. v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of police constables under Section 34 IPC for murder, holding that mere presence without proof of common intention is insufficient for conviction.
Dr. Priyambada Sharma v. Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to validate medical degrees awarded before its earlier judgment and permitted continuation of studies for affected candidates, imposing costs on responsible authorities.
JAGWANT KAUR v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the allotment of LPG distributorship to the 4th respondent, ruling that the land offered complied with guidelines and rejecting the appellant's challenge of duplication and invalid alternate land.
Somdatt Builders –NCC – NEC(JV) v. National Highways Authority of India
The Supreme Court restored an arbitral award holding that increase in contract quantities without instructed variation does not entitle rate revision, emphasizing limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.
Ramesh Baghel v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing burial of the deceased in the appellant's private land within the native village, emphasizing the State's duty to prevent religious discrimination and to formally designate Christian burial grounds.
Arif Md. Yeasin Jwadder v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal challenging alleged fake police encounters in Assam, directing independent inquiry by the State Human Rights Commission with victim participation and legal safeguards to ensure compliance with constitutional and PUCL procedural safeguards.
Badrinarayana Jaganathan v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against employees accused of harassment and intimidation, holding that the allegations did not prima facie disclose offences under the IPC and constituted an abuse of process.
Harshit Harish Jain & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the pre-amendment two-year limitation period applies to stamp duty refund claims based on cancellation deeds executed before amendment, and that the revenue authority cannot review its own refund order without statutory power.
M. Venkateswaran v. The State
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act but reduced the sentence to the period already served and directed payment of compensation to the complainant.
T. Rajamoni v. The Manager, Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal to award a reasonable lump sum compensation for loss of income to a seriously injured mason, refining the application of the multiplier method and disability assessment in motor accident claims.
Marippan & Anr. v. State Represented by the Inspector of Police & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants for lack of prima facie evidence of cheating, emphasizing prevention of vexatious prosecution and procedural fairness.
S SHOBHA v. MUTHOOT FINANCE LTD
The Supreme Court held that a private finance company not discharging public functions is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, and the petitioner must seek civil or arbitration remedies.
Vinod Bihari Lal v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed FIR and proceedings under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act against the appellant for lack of essential ingredients of a gang and non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements, emphasizing the need for independent application of mind and preventing abuse of process.
Nimai Ghosh & Ors v. State of Bihar (Now Jharkhand)
The Supreme Court set aside convictions for murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony marked by unnatural conduct and absence of weapon recovery, restoring the trial court's acquittal.