Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
State of Gujarat v. Sandip Omprakash Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015, holding that prosecution requires substantive offences committed after the Act's commencement, not merely prior charge sheets.
State of Gujarat v. Sandip Omprakash Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015, holding that continuing unlawful activity requires a substantive offence committed after the Act's commencement, not merely prior charge sheets.
Ram Pratap v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and unexplained delay in FIR, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Ram Pratap v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to insufficient circumstantial evidence, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Baharul Islam & Ors. v. The Indian Medical Association & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Assam Act regulating Rural Health Practitioners was unconstitutional as it encroached upon Parliament's exclusive power under Entry 66 of List I to coordinate and determine standards in medical education, affirming the primacy of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Baharul Islam & Ors. v. The Indian Medical Association & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of the Assam Act for encroaching upon the Union's exclusive power under Entry 66 of List I, affirming that State legislation on medical education must conform to Central standards under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Elumalai @ Venkatesan v. M. Kamala
The Supreme Court held that a Release Deed executed by an heir apparent for consideration creates an equitable estoppel barring the heir and his successors from claiming inheritance rights, notwithstanding their status as Class I heirs under Hindu law.
Sushil Pandey & Anr. v. State of U.P. Thr. Principal Secretary (Home) & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed recasting of seniority for Assistant Radio Officers by fixing a common date of appointment for promotees and direct recruits, upholding service rules and treating vacancies from death or retirement as fresh.
Manik Majumder v. Dipak Kumar Saha
The Supreme Court held that non-production and non-compliance with statutory requirements of a foundational Power of Attorney preclude drawing a statutory presumption of validity of a sale deed, restoring dismissal of the suit for declaration of title.
Manik Majumder v. Dipak Kumar Saha
The Supreme Court held that non-production and non-compliance with statutory requirements of a Power of Attorney preclude drawing a statutory presumption of validity of a sale deed, restoring dismissal of suit for declaration of title.
Hewlett Packard India Sales Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs (Import), Nhava Sheva
The Supreme Court held that All-in-One Integrated Desktop Computers are not 'portable' ADPs under tariff classification and restored their classification under Tariff Item 8471 50 00, allowing the appeals.
State v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that default bail granted under Section 167(2) CrPC can be cancelled on merits after investigation completion and charge sheet filing if strong grounds exist, balancing accused's liberty with interests of justice.
Sushil Pandey v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court directed recasting of seniority for Assistant Radio Officers by treating promotees and direct recruits as entering the cadre on a common date, upholding combined selection list principles under the 1979 Rules.
Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Supreme Court struck down discriminatory exclusions in Section 10(26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, holding that all Indians settled in Sikkim before 1975 and Sikkimese women marrying non-Sikkimese after 2008 are entitled to equal income tax exemption under the Constitution.
Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization notification under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, rejecting challenges on grounds of excessive delegation, violation of fundamental rights, and procedural flaws.
Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization notification under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, affirming the Central Government's power to demonetize all series of specified bank notes and limiting judicial interference in economic policy decisions.
Smriti Debbarma v. Prabha Ranjan Debbarma and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove legal ownership and title to the disputed property, affirming that the burden of proof lies on the party asserting ownership in a civil suit for possession.
Smriti Debbarma v. Prabha Ranjan Debbarma and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal in a title suit over 'Khosh Mahal' property, holding that failure to prove legal ownership and possession mandates dismissal despite defendants' inability to establish title.
STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS. v. KAMAL KISHORE PRASAD
The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective dismissal of a bank officer post-superannuation, clarifying that disciplinary proceedings concluded before retirement validate such dismissal without requiring extension of service or continuation of proceedings.