Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
MANCH BIHAR, PATNA v. THE STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court held that only Parliament can amend the Scheduled Castes list under Article 341, quashed Bihar's Notification merging "Tanti-Tantwa" with Scheduled Castes, and restored reservation benefits accordingly.
Ram Prakash Chadha v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed discharge of the appellant in a custodial death case, holding that mere suspicion without prosecution material disclosing criminal conspiracy or involvement is insufficient to proceed under Section 227 CrPC.
Amro Devi & Ors. v. Julfi Ram (Deceased) & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an oral settlement without a written compromise deed is not a valid compromise decree under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC and upheld the validity of a sale deed executed during pendency of appeal, setting aside the appellate decrees and confirming the Trial Court's dismissal of the suit.
State of Punjab v. M/S Punjab Spintex Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that exemption from Market fee under Punjab's Industrial Policy, 2003 does not extend to Rural Development fee, as they are distinct levies under separate statutes.
Kiran Jyot Maini v. Anish Pramod Patel
The Supreme Court dissolved a long-standing broken marriage under Article 142 and fixed Rs. 2 Crores as one-time permanent alimony, balancing the parties' financial positions and closing interim maintenance claims.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court held that arrests under Section 19(1) of the PML Act must satisfy strict statutory preconditions, including furnishing the 'reasons to believe' to the arrestee, and are subject to judicial review to prevent arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
Harpreet Singh Talwar @ Kabir Talwar v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a major transnational narcotics smuggling case, holding that prima facie evidence and risks of witness tampering justify continued custody under Section 43D(5) of UAPA.
MD. RAHIM ALI @ ABDUR RAHIM v. THE STATE OF ASSAM
The Supreme Court held that the Foreigners Act proceedings must disclose the material basis of allegations to the accused to satisfy natural justice before shifting the burden of proof, setting aside the declaration of the appellant as a foreigner for failure to do so.
M/S NEW WIN EXPORT & ANR. v. A. SUBRAMANIAM
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Section 138 NI Act based on a genuine settlement and payment, emphasizing the importance of compounding offences to prioritize compensation over punishment.
Rohini Sudarshan Gangurde v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's discharge from prosecution under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere allegations of harassment without proximate instigation or aid to suicide are insufficient to sustain abetment charges.
Vikas Kanaujia v. Sarita
The Supreme Court dissolved a 22-year estranged marriage under Article 142 on the ground of irretrievable breakdown despite opposition, setting aside the High Court's refusal to grant divorce.
Shanmugasekar v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, ruling that deliberate assault with a deadly weapon causing death without grave and sudden provocation constitutes murder.
Mir Mustafa Ali Hasmi v. The State of A.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted a Forest Officer accused of corruption due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of credible evidence and procedural safeguards in trap cases.
Central Information Commission v. D.D.A. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the CIC's authority under Section 12(4) of the RTI Act to frame Regulations and constitute benches for effective management, overruling the Delhi High Court's restrictive interpretation.
PYDI RAMANA @ RAMULU v. DAVARASETY MANMADHA RAO
The Supreme Court held that unexplained delay and failure to prove continuous readiness and willingness disentitle a plaintiff to specific performance, setting aside the High Court's decree and restoring the trial court's dismissal.
Duni Chand & Others v. Vikram Singh and Others
The Supreme Court held that purchasers cannot claim protection under Section 41 of the Transfer of Property Act when the transferor's title under a Will is invalid and no consent or good faith is proved, affirming the validity of the earlier Will in favor of the plaintiff.
Kazi Akiloddin v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that only land within 15 meters of the river boundary qualifies as no construction zone for compensation purposes under the Land Acquisition Act, awarding Rs.100 per sq. ft. for the rest, rejecting the High Court's Blue Zone classification and development charge deductions.
Chief Conservator of Forest v. Virendra Kumar
The Supreme Court held that the latest applicable Conditions of Sale Manual governed the auction contract, validating the forfeiture of the security deposit due to the Respondents' failure to complete contractual obligations despite deemed approval.
The State of West Bengal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the CBI cannot investigate offences within a State without prior State consent under Section 6 of the DSPE Act, and that suits under Article 131 are maintainable for such federal disputes involving legal rights.
The State of Punjab & Ors. v. Bhagwantpal Singh Alias
The Supreme Court held that a suit for possession filed after over four decades of continuous possession by the State based on a donation is barred by limitation and that the burden of proving ownership lies on the plaintiff challenging possession.