Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Swati Priyadarshini v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that non-extension of a contractual appointment carrying stigmatic consequences requires a regular enquiry under Article 311(2), and quashed the termination order for non-compliance with natural justice.
Dinesh Sahu alias Dinnu v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder, affirming that concurrent findings based on credible evidence cannot be lightly disturbed despite hostile witnesses.
Girish Gandhi v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed consolidation of sureties furnished in one FIR to cover multiple bail orders across States, relaxing onerous bail conditions to uphold the petitioner's fundamental right to liberty.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Rajinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that technical personnel governed by distinct service rules are not entitled to advance increments granted to scientists upon acquiring a Ph.D., affirming reasonable classification under Article 14.
State Project Director, UP Education for All Project Board v. Saroj Maurya
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order for lack of reasoned judgment and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, affirming the mandatory requirement of reasoned judicial decisions.
Rekha Sharma v. Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur
The Supreme Court held that no separate cut off marks are required for persons with benchmark disabilities under overall horizontal reservation, dismissing appeals challenging their non-disclosure in judicial service recruitment.
State of West Bengal v. Accused
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of a man for aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, rejected the High Court’s acquittal based on irrelevant observations, and emphasized the State’s duty to protect and rehabilitate child victims.
ALLEGED RAPE AND MURDER INCIDENT OF A TRAINEE DOCTOR IN R.G. KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, KOLKATA v. ORDER
The Supreme Court mandated a National Task Force to formulate a national protocol ensuring safety and dignity of medical professionals following a brutal rape and murder incident, emphasizing systemic institutional reforms and compliance with sexual harassment laws.
Gautam Kumar Das v. NCT of Delhi and Others
The Supreme Court restored custody of a minor daughter to her biological father, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and the father's status as natural guardian.
Ravi Agrawal v. Union of India & Another
The Supreme Court held that the amendment to Section 80DD of the Income Tax Act cannot be applied retrospectively to existing policies, dismissing the petition seeking such relief while upholding the prospective amendment made by Parliament.
Shabna Abdulla v. Union of India
The Supreme Court quashed a COFEPOSA detention order for non-supply of WhatsApp chat documents relied upon in the order, affirming the detenue's right under Article 22(5) to make an effective representation and underscoring the binding nature of coordinate Bench decisions.
Ramnaresh @ Rinku Kushwah and Others v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Others
The Supreme Court held that meritorious reserved category candidates must be admitted against unreserved Government School quota seats based on merit, quashing the State's restrictive reservation methodology and directing admission in the next academic session.
Hussainbhai Asgarali Lokhandwala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder but modified the sentence to the period already served, recognizing the incident occurred in the heat of the moment without premeditation.
Maheshkumar Chandulal Patel & Anr. v. The State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Rule 21 of the Gujarat Civil Services Pay Rules, 2002, does not apply to pay anomalies arising from counting ad hoc service of juniors, and dismissed the appeal seeking pay stepping up for seniors appointed directly.
Mineral Area Development Authority v. M/S Steel Authority of India
The Supreme Court held that the MADA judgment overruling India Cement applies retrospectively to uphold state taxation powers on minerals, but imposed equitable conditions to mitigate hardship on assesses.
INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held Patanjali Ayurved and its representatives guilty of wilful breach of undertaking and misleading advertisements amounting to civil contempt, emphasizing strict adherence to court orders and statutory provisions.
James Kunjwal v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that mere denial in affidavits does not constitute perjury under Section 193 IPC and set aside the High Court's direction to prosecute the appellant for filing a false affidavit.
SRI SUJIES BENEFIT FUNDS LIMITED v. M. JAGANATHUAN
The Supreme Court restored conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that discrepancies in interest rates do not negate the enforceability of a cheque issued for a legally enforceable debt.
Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax v. Shelf Drilling Ron Tappmeyer Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the timelines under Section 144C of the Income Tax Act operate independently and extend the limitation period beyond Section 153(3), allowing final assessment orders to be validly passed beyond the twelve-month limitation period prescribed under Section 153(3).
Mahendra Kumar Sonker v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of Section 353 IPC charges, holding that mere resistance during arrest without intentional assault or criminal force does not constitute the offence.