Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Ramesh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's reversal of acquittal due to inadequate reasoning and upheld the Trial Court's acquittal of appellants in a murder and conspiracy case.
Saheb s/o Maroti Bhumre v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Rabina Ghale & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed FIRs against Army personnel for lack of prior Central Government sanction under Section 6 of the AFSPA, holding such sanction mandatory for prosecution.
Rashmi Kant Vijay Chandra & Ors. v. Baijnath Choubey & Company
The Supreme Court upheld the First Appellate Court's eviction decree, holding that the High Court erred in overturning factual findings without framing substantial questions of law under Section 100 CPC.
Talluri Srikar v. The Director, National Testing Agency & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking re-examination for a candidate denied a handkerchief during NEET-2024, holding no material irregularity justifying interference.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the CBI but granted him regular bail, emphasizing procedural compliance in arrest and the right to liberty pending trial.
KIMNEO HAOKIP HANGSHING v. KENN RAIKHAN & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that an Election Petition with substantial compliance of statutory requirements cannot be dismissed at the threshold for non-disclosure of particulars or affidavit, affirming that concealment allegations raise triable issues.
S.D. MANOHARA v. KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that an employee can validly withdraw resignation before its acceptance by the employer and directed reinstatement with partial salary for the disputed period.
Sri Siddaraja Manicka Prabhu Temple v. The Idol of Arulmighu Kamakala Kameshwarar Temple
The Supreme Court upheld that the suit property is trust property held by the Appellant as trustee, dismissing his claim of absolute ownership and affirming the Respondent's title and possession.
Kukreja Construction Company v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of landowners to 100% additional TDR for amenities constructed on surrendered land under Section 126(1)(b) MRTP Act and DCR, ruled the 2016 amendment prospective, and set aside dismissals based on delay and laches where no prejudice was shown.
Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited v. Berger Paints India Limited
The Supreme Court held that courts may entertain applications for extension of time to make an arbitral award even after the expiry of the prescribed period under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, subject to sufficient cause.
Ranjit Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte eviction decree passed without hearing the defendants, restoring the suit subject to payment of ad hoc rent pending trial.
Lav Kumar @ Kanhiya v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to significant gaps and procedural lapses in the prosecution's evidence, holding that guilt was not established beyond reasonable doubt.
Ravinder Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that a search authorized solely by the Chairman of the Appropriate Authority without collective decision is illegal, quashing the FIR and complaint based on such search under the PCPNDT Act.
Jaseela Shaji v. Union of India
The Supreme Court quashed a COFEPOSA detention order due to non-supply of relied-upon material and delay in deciding representations, violating Article 22(5) rights of the detenu.
Rabbu @ Sarvesh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and murder but commuted the death penalty to 20 years rigorous imprisonment considering mitigating factors and the reliability of the dying declaration.
Pune Municipal Corporation v. Sus Road Baner Vikas Manch
The Supreme Court held that a waste processing plant authorized and operational before the 2016 Rules is governed by the 2000 Rules, set aside the NGT's closure order, and directed compliance with pollution control measures.
Sukhmander Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that recruitment selection criteria must be fixed prior to the process, merit-based, and transparent, disallowing marks for rural residence and limiting interview shortlisting to five times the vacancies.
Lakshmesh M. v. P. Rajalakshmi
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's ownership of the suit property and set aside the High Court's grant of compensation to private defendants lacking title or claim.
Beena and Ors. v. Charan Das (D) Thr. Lrs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a consent order in eviction proceedings conditioned on deposit of money does not transfer ownership to the tenant, and set aside the High Court's contrary decree.