Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Abhishek Banerjee & Anr. v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of summons issued under Section 50 of the PMLA for personal appearance in New Delhi, ruling that the special procedure under PMLA prevails over Cr.P.C. provisions on territorial jurisdiction and procedural safeguards.
Zubair P v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the requirement of subject-specific State Eligibility Test qualification for appointment as Higher Secondary School Teacher under Kerala Education Rules and dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging rejection of his appointment.
State of Meghalaya v. Lalrintluanga Sailo
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted under the NDPS Act solely on the accused's HIV status, emphasizing strict compliance with mandatory twin conditions for bail in commercial quantity narcotics cases.
Bihar Staff Selection Commission v. Himal Kumari
The Supreme Court held that minimum qualifying marks apply only to the written test under the Bihar City Manager Cadre Rules, 2014, and prior executive orders cannot override these statutory rules, thereby allowing a candidate with requisite written test marks but no experience to be considered for appointment.
P. RAVINDRANATH & ANR. v. SASIKALA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that failure to prove readiness and willingness to perform the contract disentitles plaintiffs from specific performance and dismissed the suit while awarding compensation for the advance paid.
Srivastava v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the withdrawal of prosecution against a politically influential accused in a double murder case, condemning delay tactics and directing expeditious trial to uphold justice.
Baba Natarajan Prasad v. M. Revathi
The Supreme Court held that the offence of bigamy under Section 494 IPC is serious and modified an unduly lenient sentence of imprisonment till the rising of the court to six months simple imprisonment, emphasizing the principle of proportionality in sentencing.
S. SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the NPPA’s demand for recovery of excess price charged by the appellant under Paragraph 13 of the Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995, dismissing the appeal and clarifying the scope of liability of distributors under the statute.
MANCH BIHAR, PATNA v. THE STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court held that only Parliament can amend the Scheduled Castes list under Article 341, quashed Bihar's Notification merging "Tanti-Tantwa" with Scheduled Castes, and restored reservation benefits accordingly.
Ram Prakash Chadha v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed discharge of the appellant in a custodial death case, holding that mere suspicion without prosecution material disclosing criminal conspiracy or involvement is insufficient to proceed under Section 227 CrPC.
Amro Devi & Ors. v. Julfi Ram (Deceased) & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an oral settlement without a written compromise deed is not a valid compromise decree under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC and upheld the validity of a sale deed executed during pendency of appeal, setting aside the appellate decrees and confirming the Trial Court's dismissal of the suit.
State of Punjab v. M/S Punjab Spintex Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that exemption from Market fee under Punjab's Industrial Policy, 2003 does not extend to Rural Development fee, as they are distinct levies under separate statutes.
Kiran Jyot Maini v. Anish Pramod Patel
The Supreme Court dissolved a long-standing broken marriage under Article 142 and fixed Rs. 2 Crores as one-time permanent alimony, balancing the parties' financial positions and closing interim maintenance claims.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court held that arrests under Section 19(1) of the PML Act must satisfy strict statutory preconditions, including furnishing the 'reasons to believe' to the arrestee, and are subject to judicial review to prevent arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
Harpreet Singh Talwar @ Kabir Talwar v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a major transnational narcotics smuggling case, holding that prima facie evidence and risks of witness tampering justify continued custody under Section 43D(5) of UAPA.
MD. RAHIM ALI @ ABDUR RAHIM v. THE STATE OF ASSAM
The Supreme Court held that the Foreigners Act proceedings must disclose the material basis of allegations to the accused to satisfy natural justice before shifting the burden of proof, setting aside the declaration of the appellant as a foreigner for failure to do so.
M/S NEW WIN EXPORT & ANR. v. A. SUBRAMANIAM
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Section 138 NI Act based on a genuine settlement and payment, emphasizing the importance of compounding offences to prioritize compensation over punishment.
Rohini Sudarshan Gangurde v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's discharge from prosecution under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere allegations of harassment without proximate instigation or aid to suicide are insufficient to sustain abetment charges.
Vikas Kanaujia v. Sarita
The Supreme Court dissolved a 22-year estranged marriage under Article 142 on the ground of irretrievable breakdown despite opposition, setting aside the High Court's refusal to grant divorce.
Shanmugasekar v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, ruling that deliberate assault with a deadly weapon causing death without grave and sudden provocation constitutes murder.