Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Surender Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder of a police guard who fatally shot a relative inside a police station, rejecting claims of self-defense and grave and sudden provocation.
Javed Gulam Nabi Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court granted bail to an undertrial accused under UAPA due to violation of his right to speedy trial and prolonged pre-trial incarceration exceeding four years.
Rakesh Kumar Gupta v. Supreme Court of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging judicial appointment delays and upheld limited judicial review over the collegium's subjective satisfaction in appointments.
JOTHI @ NAGAJOTHI v. THE STATE
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under the NDPS Act, ruling that absence of independent witnesses and procedural lapses in sampling do not vitiate prosecution if the evidence is consistent and sample integrity is maintained.
Life Insurance Corporation of India and Another v. Sunita
The Supreme Court held that accident benefit under a life insurance policy is payable only if the policy is in force on the date of accident, and non-disclosure of accident at revival disentitles the insured from claiming such benefit.
ANISH M RAWTHER @ ANEES MOHAMMED RAWTHER v. HAFEEZ UR RAHMAN & ORS.
The Supreme Court dismissed as infructuous an appeal challenging an interim order after the suit was finally decreed, holding that the moratorium under IBC does not automatically bar suit proceedings.
SHAHED KAMAL & ORS v. M/s A. SURTI DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that peaceful protest by homebuyers highlighting genuine grievances in mild language falls within the 9th Exception to defamation and quashed criminal defamation proceedings against them.
Jugal Kishore Khanna v. Sudhir Khanna
The Supreme Court held that an oral family settlement with payment can transfer joint family property rights absent registered documents, restoring appellants' exclusive ownership of Kamla Nagar property while affirming respondents' exclusive ownership of Malcha Marg property.
Jayamma & Anr. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s conviction based solely on a dying declaration found unreliable due to infirmities and restored the trial Court’s acquittal of the appellants.
Sanjay Kumar Rai v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that High Courts have inherent jurisdiction to examine the merits of discharge orders to prevent abuse of process and remanded the case for fresh consideration.
SUBHASH CHANDER v. BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.
The Supreme Court held that after expiry of the lease, the lessee becomes a statutory tenant under the Rent Control Act, barring Civil Court jurisdiction for possession suits, and eviction must proceed under the Rent Control Act despite the special Burmah Shell Act.
Munni Devi Alias Nathi Devi Lrs. & Ors. v. Rajendra Alias Lallu Lal Lrs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a Hindu widow in settled possession of ancestral property in lieu of her pre-existing right to maintenance acquires absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
Munni Devi Alias Nathi Devi Lrs. & Ors. v. Rajendra Alias Lallu Lal Lrs. & Ors.
A Hindu widow in settled possession of ancestral property in lieu of her pre-existing right to maintenance acquires absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, even without formal documentation.
Legal Heirs v. Jagtar Singh
The Supreme Court held that partition is completed on the Revenue Officer's order under Section 118 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, severing joint status and extinguishing the right of pre-emption if not subsisting on the date of decree, thereby setting aside the High Court's judgment in favor of the pre-emptor.
Rakesh Kumar Gupta v. Supreme Court of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the Supreme Court Collegium's rejection of High Court judge elevation recommendations, holding such decisions are not subject to judicial review and the petitioner lacked locus.
Alifiya Husenbhai Keshariya v. Siddiq Ismail Sindhi
The Supreme Court held that a claimant entitled to compensation but not yet paid remains indigent and can file an appeal without upfront court fees, directing the High Court to reconsider the appellant's indigency status accordingly.
Anees v. The State Govt. of NCT
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming that Section 106 Evidence Act applies where foundational facts are proved and the accused fails to satisfactorily explain facts especially within his knowledge.
Canara Bank v. Ajithkumar G.K.
The Supreme Court allowed Canara Bank's appeal, setting aside the High Court's order directing compassionate appointment, holding that the family was not indigent and directing a lump sum compensation instead.
Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited v. Corporation Employees Welfare Union
The Supreme Court held that the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation is an industrial establishment under the Act and directed compliance with the Inspector of Labour's order granting permanent status to eligible employees, rejecting the Corporation's appeal.
BIJAY KUMAR MANISH KUMAR HUF v. ASHWIN BHANULAL DESAI
The Supreme Court held that a tenant unlawfully continuing possession after lease determination must pay mesne profits at market rent during pendency of appeals, directing interim payment to the landlord subject to final adjudication.