Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
R.K. Munshi v. Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the recovery of unauthorized House Rent Allowance drawn by a government employee residing in government accommodation allotted to his retired father, applying Rule 6(h)(i) and (ii) of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services Rules, 1992.
Chaitra Nagammanavar v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that the 2001 Rules apply to university appointments for backlog vacancies, binding the university to follow its advertised mode of selection, and dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging the appointment of a preferential candidate.
Shankar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the summoning order under Section 319 Cr.P.C. due to insufficient evidence against the appellants, emphasizing the high threshold for exercising this extraordinary power.
Deependra Yadav v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of an amendment segregating meritorious reserved candidates, validated the normalization of two main examination results, and dismissed appeals challenging the High Court’s directions on recruitment process fairness.
Commissioner of Trade and Taxes v. Femc Pratibha Joint Venture
The Supreme Court held that the mandatory refund timeline under Section 38(3) of the Delhi VAT Act must be strictly followed, and refund amounts cannot be retained or adjusted against dues arising after the refund period, dismissing the department's appeal.
Sharif Ahmed and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
The Supreme Court clarified the mandatory contents of chargesheets under Section 173(2) CrPC and quashed a chargesheet for lack of sufficient particulars and evidence to sustain offences under Sections 406 and 506 IPC.
Union of India v. Asket Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the grant of solatium and interest for inordinate delay in payment of compensation under the 1952 Act, reading such reliefs into the statute to prevent arbitrariness and protect property rights.
Hanna v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside murder convictions due to unreliable prosecution evidence, material contradictions, and procedural lapses including withholding of material witnesses.
M/S. BISCO LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE
The Supreme Court held that goods stored outside a notified bonded warehouse but within factory premises with official permission are not improperly removed under the Customs Act, setting aside duty and confiscation demands on such goods while upholding liability for missing goods.
Ajay Ishwar Ghute v. Meher K. Patel
The Supreme Court held that orders passed in terms of 'Minutes of Order' must ensure impleadment of all necessary parties and compliance with natural justice, setting aside a High Court order permitting construction of a compound wall without hearing affected third parties.
Jasobanta Sahu v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, dubious extra-judicial confession, and questionable weapon recovery, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Commissioner of Central Excise Belapur v. Jindal Drugs Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that labelling of goods under Note 3 to Chapter 18 of the Central Excise Tariff Act amounts to manufacture, entitling cenvat credit and rebate, and dismissed the revenue's appeal.
THR LRS. v. SHYAM LAL CHAUHAN
The Supreme Court held that the appellate court must follow proper procedure under Order 22 Rule 5 CPC by considering subordinate court reports and objections before substituting legal representatives, and remanded the matter for fresh decision.
New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. M/s Tata Steel Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's right to settle the fire insurance claim on depreciation basis at 60% due to the insured's failure to comply with the Reinstatement Value Clause and furnish necessary documents.
BANK OF INDIA v. PANKAJ SRIVASTAVA
The Supreme Court held that dependents of a deceased employee are entitled to compassionate appointment unless major penalty proceedings were formally initiated or clearly contemplated before death, dismissing the Bank's appeal and directing consideration of the claim.
Priyanka Jaiswal v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court partially set aside the High Court's quashing of dowry harassment proceedings, holding that prima facie allegations and territorial jurisdiction justified continuation against certain accused, while quashing proceedings against others due to vague allegations.
Suresh @ Unni @ Vadi Suresh v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable identification and lack of credible evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reliable identification procedures and proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal convictions.
Firdoskhan Khurshidkhan v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of one accused for heroin possession under the NDPS Act while acquitting the co-accused due to unreliable identification and inadmissible confessional statements.
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA v. THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court affirmed Rajasthan's power to levy stamp duty on insurance policies under the 1952 Act but set aside recovery orders due to non-availability of stamps and inapplicability of cash payment provisions.
A v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy under Article 21, directing that medical boards must consider the physical and mental health of pregnant persons beyond 24 weeks gestation and giving primacy to the pregnant person's consent in termination decisions.