Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Somprabha Rana & Ors. v. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that custody of a minor child should not be disturbed via writ of Habeas Corpus without considering the child's welfare and directed substantive custody proceedings under the Guardians and Wards Act.
Devendra Kumar Pal v. State of U.P and Another
The Supreme Court held that a trial court cannot summon an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. after pronouncing conviction and sentence, quashing such summoning order passed post-sentencing.
Chirag Bhanu Singh & Anr v. High Court of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that elevation of High Court judges must be reconsidered collectively by the High Court Collegium, and writ petitions challenging lack of effective consultation in judicial appointments are maintainable within limited judicial review.
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. V.V. Brahma Reddy
The Supreme Court held that Section 82 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act governs allocation of Public Sector Undertaking employees post bifurcation, validating repatriation orders and rejecting the High Court's reliance on Section 77.
P.N. Gupta v. Rajinder Singh Dogra
The Supreme Court upheld the finding of medical negligence against a doctor for delayed referral and inadequate postoperative care, confirming compensation awarded by the National Consumer Commission with modified interest.
Kerala Agricultural University & Anr. v. T.P. Murali @ Murali Thavara
Termination of a government employee for failure to resume duty after long leave without allowance is invalid if mandatory procedural safeguards, including recording prima facie satisfaction before inquiry, are not complied with.
Ishwar v. Bhim Singh
The Supreme Court held that the Execution Court has jurisdiction to entertain rescission and extension of time applications under Section 28 of the Specific Relief Act even if the decree was passed by the appellate court, and upheld the extension of time for deposit of balance sale consideration, dismissing the appeal.
RANJEET MITTAL v. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing charges of abetment to suicide and related offences at the prima facie stage, directing continuation of trial based on sufficient material on record.
Choudappa & Anr. v. Choudappa Since Deceased by Lrs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that proceedings for inquiry into mesne profits under Order XX Rule 12 CPC are a continuation of the original suit and not barred by limitation, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the delayed application.
Vaibhav Jain v. Hindustan Motors Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a vehicle dealer who neither owned nor controlled the vehicle at the time of accident cannot be held liable for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. MAYA DEVI
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation in a motor accident claim, holding that mere allegations of fraud without proof cannot absolve the insurer from indemnity obligations.
N.M. THEERTHEGOWDA v. Y.M. ASHOK KUMAR
The Supreme Court upheld the imposition of ten times penalty on deficit stamp duty under Section 34 of the Karnataka Stamp Act where the appellant agreed to pay duty and penalty at interlocutory stage, dismissing the appeal.
SEETHARAMA SHETTY v. MONAPPA SHETTY
The Supreme Court held that when an insufficiently stamped instrument is sent to the District Registrar under Section 37(2) of the Karnataka Stamp Act, the court cannot impose ten times penalty under Section 34, and the penalty must be determined by the District Registrar under Section 39.
Modern Builders v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court restored an arbitral award set aside by the High Court solely on jurisdictional grounds, holding that failure to timely object to arbitrator's jurisdiction precludes annulment of the award.
Suraj Singh Gujar & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Sections 323, 324, and 325 IPC by invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution based on an amicable family settlement in a minor offence.
K. RAVI v. STATE OF TAMIL NADU & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that revisional jurisdiction under Section 397 Cr.P.C. cannot be exercised against interlocutory orders dismissing modification of charge applications, setting aside the High Court’s order and restoring the Sessions Court’s charge framing against the accused.
CHABI KARMAKAR & ORS v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court held that conviction under Section 304B IPC requires proof of dowry-related harassment, acquitted the sister-in-law, set aside the dowry death conviction of the husband but upheld his conviction for cruelty and abetment of suicide.
Mulakala Malleshwara Rao v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court held that a father has no locus to file a criminal complaint for recovery of his daughter's stridhan, quashing proceedings under Section 406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act due to lack of entrustment, delay, and settled matrimonial issues.
AKSHAY & ANR v. ADITYA & ORS
The Supreme Court upheld the joint and several liability of landowners and builder under the Consumer Protection Act for completing construction and delivering possession despite revocation of power of attorney after consumer agreements.
A. B. GOVARDHAN v. P. RAGOTHAMAN
The Supreme Court restored the decree holding that an equitable mortgage was created by deposit of title deeds, set aside the High Court Division Bench orders, and reduced the interest rate from 36% to 12% per annum.