Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Vimal Babu Dhumadiya & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Article 32 petition challenging a Bombay High Court judgment, holding that such challenge must be pursued by recall or under Article 136, not by declaring the judgment illegal under Article 32.
BISWAJIT DAS v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act but modified the sentence to the period already served, clarifying that limited notice does not restrict the Court's jurisdiction to consider all substantial issues under Article 142.
Irfan Alias Bhayu Mevati v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside convictions and death sentences due to denial of fair trial rights in challenging DNA evidence, ordering a de novo trial with proper expert examination.
DEEN DAYAL TIWARI v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murdering his wife and four daughters but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment considering mitigating factors and the possibility of reformation.
Rakesh Kumar Raghuvanshi v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the NDPS Act, holding that conscious possession of contraband was proved beyond reasonable doubt and the appellant failed to satisfactorily explain possession.
Dharmendra Kumar Singh & Ors. v. High Court of Jharkhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that judicial officers qualifying the suitability test under the 65% promotion quota are entitled to promotion based on individual merit without comparative ranking, granting appellants notional promotion and consequential benefits.
RajeeB Kalita v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that access to safe, clean, and separate toilet facilities in courts is a fundamental right under Article 21 and directed all High Courts and States to ensure their construction, maintenance, and accessibility for all genders including transgender persons and persons with disabilities.
CUDDALORE POWERGEN CORPORATION LTD v. M/S CHEMPLAST CUDDALORE VINYLS LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that a second suit for specific performance is not barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC when it arises from a different cause of action than a prior suit for injunction, restoring the plaint and directing trial on merits.
NBCC (INDIA) LTD v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court held that an MSME need not be registered under Section 8 prior to contract execution to invoke dispute resolution under Section 18 of the MSMED Act, affirming the Facilitation Council's jurisdiction.
Dr. Sharmad v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that the experience requirement for promotion to teaching cadre posts in Kerala Medical Education Service does not mandate post-degree experience, validating Dr. Sharmad's promotion and setting aside the High Court's interference.
MY PREFERRED TRANSFORMATION & HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. M/S FARIDABAD IMPLEMENTS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the 30-day condonable period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act does not get extended by Section 4 of the Limitation Act or Section 10 of the General Clauses Act when it expires during court vacation, dismissing the appeal as barred by limitation.
Rina Kumari v. Dinesh Kumar Mahto
The Supreme Court held that a wife’s non-compliance with a decree for restitution of conjugal rights does not automatically bar her right to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. if she has sufficient reasons to refuse cohabitation.
Lalita v. Vishwanath & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused for lack of cogent evidence of abetment of suicide and clarified the limited evidentiary value of FIRs when the informant dies before trial.
Ramesh v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court granted probation to the appellant convicted under Sections 326, 325, 452, and 323 IPC, recognizing the settlement between disputing family groups and extending relief granted in a related cross case.
Mamta Kaur v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the appellant in a Section 306 IPC case after noting her cooperation with the investigation and absence of necessity for custodial interrogation.
Central Bank of India & Anr v. Prabha Jain & Ors
The Supreme Court held that civil courts retain jurisdiction to decide title disputes and declarations of invalidity of sale and mortgage deeds despite SARFAESI proceedings, limiting the Debts Recovery Tribunal's powers to enforcement measures under Section 13(4).
State of Uttar Pradesh v. R.K. Pandey
The Supreme Court set aside ex parte arbitration awards as null and void due to absence of a valid arbitration agreement and unilateral appointment of arbitrators, emphasizing the necessity of authentic arbitration agreements and impartial arbitration proceedings.
Ram Pyarey v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of the appellant for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that presumption under Section 113A Evidence Act requires cogent evidence of cruelty or harassment which was absent.
Sadashiv Dhondiram Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that a Village Police Patil is not a police officer under Section 25 of the Evidence Act, making extra-judicial confessions before him admissible, but acquitted the appellant due to lack of reliable evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Bhupal Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants of dowry death and cruelty charges due to significant contradictions and omissions in prosecution evidence, emphasizing strict proof requirements under Sections 304B and 498A IPC.