Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Child in Conflict with Law v. The State of Karnataka and Another
The Supreme Court held that the three-month timeline for preliminary assessment under the Juvenile Justice Act is directory, upheld the Board’s order directing trial of a child as an adult, and dismissed the appeal challenging the High Court’s revision order.
Jagvir Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges after finding the eyewitness testimony unreliable and the prosecution case inherently doubtful, setting aside the concurrent convictions of the lower courts.
Shripal & Anr. v. Karnataka Neravari Nigam Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired in 2007 under the Hippargi Barrage project to Rs.4,50,000 per acre with statutory benefits, modifying the High Court order and allowing the appeals.
Sukhpal Singh v. NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on admissible evidence recorded under Section 299 CrPC in the accused's absence and a confession note proved by expert handwriting analysis, establishing a complete chain of circumstantial evidence.
Amanatullah Khan v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi
The Supreme Court directed amendment and strict regulation of police History Sheets to protect minors and innocent persons' dignity, mandated periodic audits, and urged all States to prevent prejudicial entries, upholding constitutional rights under Article 21.
All India Bank Officers’ Confederation v. The Regional Manager, Central Bank of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 17(2)(viii) of the Income Tax Act and Rule 3(7)(i) of the Income Tax Rules, holding that taxing interest-free or concessional loans as perquisites using SBI's PLR as benchmark is a valid delegation and not arbitrary.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/s Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award allowing separate reimbursement for increased royalty and related taxes beyond WPI adjustments and affirmed the majority view on embankment work, limiting judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.
Jatinder Kumar Sapra v. Anupama Sapra
The Supreme Court granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage under its constitutional jurisdiction and awarded permanent alimony, overruling lower courts' denial.
Abhimeet Sinha v. High Court of Judicature at Patna
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of minimum qualifying marks in viva voce tests for judicial recruitment, ruling that such prescription by High Courts does not violate constitutional provisions or the Shetty Commission recommendations.
Tapas Guha & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Supreme Court held that extensive site clearance for the Silchar Greenfield Airport without prior Environmental Clearance violated the EIA Notification, setting aside the NGT order and emphasizing strict compliance with environmental laws.
Mahendra Nath Soral v. Ravindra Nath Soral
The Supreme Court upheld the partition decree allocating property and roof rights among legal heirs, dismissing the appeal challenging valuation and roof rights allocation.
Smita Shrivastava v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments cannot defeat vested rights in recruitment, directing appointment and compensation for the appellant denied lawful employment due to mala fide State action.
NIRMALA v. KULWANT SINGH
The Supreme Court held that habeas corpus is an extraordinary remedy not ordinarily maintainable in child custody disputes, which must be resolved under the Guardians and Wards Act prioritizing the child's welfare.
Achin Gupta v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 406, 498A, and 506 IPC in a matrimonial dispute, holding the FIR was a mala fide counterblast and abuse of process, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dr. Ranbeer Bose v. Anita Das
The Supreme Court held that private disputes over municipal building violations should be resolved through statutory and civil remedies rather than writ jurisdiction, allowing the appellants to challenge municipal notices objectively.
Kanihya v. Sukhi Ram
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide inadvertent shortfall in deposit under a pre-emption decree can be remedied by extending time under Section 148 CPC, allowing the appellants to deposit the deficit amount despite delay.
T.R. Vijayaraman v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging convictions for bank fraud involving unauthorized account entries, affirming that such fraudulent transactions constitute criminal conspiracy and cheating under IPC.
Chander Bhan v. Mukhtiar Singh
The Supreme Court held that alienation of property during pendency of suit and injunction is barred by lis pendens, denying bona fide purchaser protection, and decreed specific performance in favor of the appellant.
Alauddin & Ors. v. State of Assam & Anr.
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to lack of proof of unlawful assembly under Section 149 IPC and unreliable eyewitness evidence marred by unproved contradictions.
State of U.P. v. Mohan Lal
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's Special Leave Petition and refused to condone a 1,633-day delay due to lack of sufficient cause and improper follow-up.