Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Kum. Shubha @ Shubhashankar v. State of Karnataka & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld life convictions for murder based on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the importance of motive, admissibility of call records, and the constitutional ethos of reformation.
Partha Das v. State of Tripura
The Supreme Court held that executive orders cancelling an ongoing recruitment process governed by statutory rules without legislative amendment are illegal, affirming the principle that administrative instructions cannot override statutory provisions and upholding candidates' legitimate expectation of fair recruitment.
Mepung Tadar Bage v. President of India
The Supreme Court held that the alleged lapses by a member of Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission in a question paper leak case did not amount to misbehaviour under Article 317, and dismissed the reference for her removal.
Vijay Krishnaswami v. Deputy Director of Income Tax (Investigation)
The Supreme Court quashed prosecution under Section 276C(1) of the Income Tax Act for non-compliance with binding departmental guidelines and after grant of immunity from penalty by the Settlement Commission, holding such prosecution an abuse of process.
Competition Commission of India v. Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation
The Supreme Court held that forwarding the DG report and calling for replies suffices as notice for penalty under the Competition Act, and set aside the appellate tribunal's order quashing penalties on office-bearers for lack of separate notice.
Divyangnakumari Harisinh Parmar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of rescission of Portuguese-era land grants under the special Dadra and Nagar Haveli law, rejecting waiver claims and new grounds raised late, and affirmed the High Court’s interference with lower courts’ findings.
Shanti Devi v. Jagan Devi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a suit for possession based on a sale deed void ab initio is governed by Article 65 of the Limitation Act, 1963, and dismissed the appeal affirming the suit's maintainability within limitation.
Deep Nursing Home and another v. Manmeet Singh Mattewal and others
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that no medical negligence was proved against the doctor and nursing home in delivery and post-delivery care, and that the NCDRC erred in deciding antenatal negligence beyond pleadings.
Haribhau @ Bhausaheb Dinkar Kharuse & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 149 IPC, affirming that members of an unlawful assembly sharing a common object are vicariously liable for offences committed by the group.
Jane Kaushik v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that both State and private establishments have positive constitutional and statutory obligations to prevent discrimination against transgender persons and provide reasonable accommodation, directing enforcement of the 2019 Act and awarding relief to the petitioner.
K.S. Manjunath and Others v. Moorasavirappa @ Muttanna Chennappa Batil and Others
The Supreme Court held that a suit for specific performance is not maintainable without challenging the validity of termination of an agreement to sell, and subsequent purchasers with notice of a subsisting agreement cannot claim bona fide purchaser status.
Raj Pal Singh v. Rajveer & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case, emphasizing that where two views are possible on evidence, acquittal should not be disturbed without compelling reasons.
Jayantibhai Chaturbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of a doctor for rape under Section 376(2)(d) IPC despite the victim and her husband turning hostile, relying on corroborative medical and forensic evidence.
Shaik Shabuddin v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court affirmed rape and murder convictions but set aside SC/ST Act convictions and modified life sentence to 25 years for one accused, emphasizing knowledge of caste and admissibility of confession and recovery under Section 27 Evidence Act.
CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION v. DAYAMOY MAHATO
The Supreme Court held that Section 436-A CrPC does not apply to offences punishable with death, balanced the right to liberty under Article 21 against national security concerns in bail matters involving terrorism charges, and issued directions to expedite trials and ensure fairness under reverse burden statutes.
Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that lack of menstrual hygiene facilities in schools violates fundamental rights under Articles 14, 21, and 21A, directing the State to provide free sanitary pads and separate toilets to ensure substantive equality in education for adolescent girls.
Sanjay Paliwal and Another v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a suit for mandatory injunction due to disputed title and possession, holding such injunction without possession claim barred under Section 41(h) of the Specific Relief Act.
Shrikrishna v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC in a group fight case, reduced the sentence considering the appellant's age and time served, and dismissed the appeal.
Gulfisha Fatima v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the statutory bail restrictions under UAPA, dismissing bail pleas of accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, while clarifying the constitutional and statutory framework governing bail and prolonged incarceration.
Divjot Sekhon v. State of Punjab and Others
The Supreme Court held that altering sports quota admission criteria mid-process to include achievements from Classes IX and X was arbitrary and unlawful, directing adjustment of admissions and emphasizing transparency and fairness in policy formulation.