Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Wg Cdr A U Tayyaba v. Union of India
The Supreme Court clarified that pension for women SSCOs released before completing twenty years must be computed on salary as on the deemed completion of twenty years including increments, with arrears payable accordingly, and directed correction of pension orders and grant of related benefits.
Sambhubhai Raisangbhai Padhiyar v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of a child but commuted the death sentence to 25 years rigorous imprisonment without remission, emphasizing the sufficiency of circumstantial evidence and the applicability of POCSO Act presumptions.
SUBHASH @ SUBANNA & ORS v. STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of appellants who inflicted fatal injuries disproportionate to any provocation, rejecting their claim of private defence.
Manisha Mahendra Gala v. Shalini Bhagwan Avatramani
The Supreme Court dismissed the Gala’s appeals, holding they failed to prove easementary rights over the disputed road by prescription, necessity, or sale deed, affirming the lower courts’ decisions.
Mahakali Sujatha v. The Branch Manager, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited & Another
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the repudiation of life insurance claims due to insurer's failure to prove suppression of material facts, emphasizing the burden of proof and the principle of utmost good faith under Section 45 of the Insurance Act, 1938.
Ravishankar Tandon v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants by holding that the prosecution failed to prove the murder beyond reasonable doubt, particularly due to the inadmissibility of Section 27 statements and incomplete chain of circumstantial evidence.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the curative petition to set aside its prior judgment restoring a patently illegal arbitral award that ignored vital evidence and misinterpreted the termination clause, reinstating the Division Bench's decision and preventing miscarriage of justice.
PHR INVENT EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. UCO BANK
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in entertaining a writ petition under Article 226 when an effective statutory remedy under the SARFAESI Act was available and upheld the finality of the confirmed auction sale in favor of the auction purchaser.
Arun Shankar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to incomplete chain of circumstantial evidence and plausible alternative theory of accidental death.
Sanjay Chaudhary and Anr. v. Pioneer Urban Land & Infrastructure Ltd. and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a developer cannot charge interest on the balance amount from homebuyers when possession is delayed, setting aside such a direction by the consumer commission.
Bhupatbhai Bachubhai Chavda & Anr. v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that an appellate court can overturn an acquittal only if no plausible view other than guilt exists and reaffirmed that the burden of proof lies on the prosecution unless shifted by statute, setting aside the High Court's conviction and restoring the acquittal.
Aabid Khan v. Dinesh and Others
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by accepting expert medical disability evidence and realistic income, emphasizing adequate relief for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities.
Karikho Kri v. Nuney Tayang
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order invalidating Karikho Kri's election, holding that non-disclosure of vehicles sold or gifted prior to nomination and non-submission of no dues certificates without outstanding dues do not amount to corrupt practice or substantial defects warranting election annulment.
Maneesha Yadav and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings against appellants lacking specific material implicating them must be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process, even after charge-sheet filing.
THE VVF LTD. EMPLOYEES UNION v. M/S. VVF INDIA LIMITED & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by reappreciating evidence in a wage revision dispute and remanded the matter to the Industrial Tribunal for fresh consideration applying the industry-cum-region test and considering the employer's financial capacity.
Najmunisha v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants by holding that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible and the search of their house violated mandatory statutory safeguards under Sections 41 and 42 of the NDPS Act.
MADHAVAN v. THIYYURKUNNATH MEETHAL
The Supreme Court held that a widow loses her rights in her deceased husband's property upon remarriage under Section 2 of the Hindu Widow's Remarriage Act, 1856, and thus the plaintiff son from the second marriage cannot claim partition of the property.
Khengarbhai Lakhabhai Dambhala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant must approach the criminal court under Section 451 Cr.P.C. for custody of a vehicle seized for carrying liquor exceeding prescribed limits, and cannot bypass this procedure by directly invoking the High Court's constitutional jurisdiction.
K.B. Lal v. Gyanendra Pratap
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a belated application to recall an ex-parte order due to inordinate delay without sufficient cause, affirming the necessity of reasonable explanation for condonation of delay under Order IX, Rule 7 CPC.
Vitthalrao Marotirao Navkhare v. Nanibai
The Supreme Court upheld the finding of a joint family business and joint ownership of properties, setting aside a review order based on a misreading of the appellate judgment, and allowed the appellant's suit for partition.