Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Selvamani v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for gang rape, ruling that hostile witness testimony and delayed cross-examination do not vitiate the trial if core evidence including medical and contemporaneous statements is reliable.
K.P. Khemka & Anr. v. Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that debts barred by limitation can still be recovered under the Recovery of Dues Act and State Financial Corporations Act as these statutes confer a distinct recovery power independent of civil remedies, but referred the matter to a larger bench for authoritative pronouncement.
Mrs. Bhumikaben N. Modi & Ors. v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Supreme Court held that issuance of a first premium receipt and receipt of premium before the death of the proposer creates a presumption of acceptance of the insurance contract, restoring the consumer forum orders directing LIC to pay the insurance claim.
SHEIKH NOORUL HASSAN v. NAHAKPAM INDRAJIT SINGH
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's discretionary grant of leave to file replication in an election petition, clarifying that replication is permissible under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 and CPC procedure, provided no new cause of action or material facts are introduced beyond the original petition.
Vijay Laxman Bhawe Legal Heirs v. P & S Nirman Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a stranger to a suit cannot file an application for condonation of delay for restoration, quashing the orders allowing such restoration and directing the trial court to decide the pending application by the legal heirs on merits.
Union of India v. Santosh Kumar Tiwari
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of compulsory retirement as a disciplinary punishment under the CRPF Rules, affirming the punishment imposed on the respondent and setting aside the High Court's order.
Child in Conflict with Law v. The State of Karnataka and Another
The Supreme Court held that the three-month timeline for preliminary assessment under the Juvenile Justice Act is directory, upheld the Board’s order directing trial of a child as an adult, and dismissed the appeal challenging the High Court’s revision order.
Jagvir Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges after finding the eyewitness testimony unreliable and the prosecution case inherently doubtful, setting aside the concurrent convictions of the lower courts.
Shripal & Anr. v. Karnataka Neravari Nigam Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired in 2007 under the Hippargi Barrage project to Rs.4,50,000 per acre with statutory benefits, modifying the High Court order and allowing the appeals.
Sukhpal Singh v. NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on admissible evidence recorded under Section 299 CrPC in the accused's absence and a confession note proved by expert handwriting analysis, establishing a complete chain of circumstantial evidence.
Amanatullah Khan v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi
The Supreme Court directed amendment and strict regulation of police History Sheets to protect minors and innocent persons' dignity, mandated periodic audits, and urged all States to prevent prejudicial entries, upholding constitutional rights under Article 21.
All India Bank Officers’ Confederation v. The Regional Manager, Central Bank of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 17(2)(viii) of the Income Tax Act and Rule 3(7)(i) of the Income Tax Rules, holding that taxing interest-free or concessional loans as perquisites using SBI's PLR as benchmark is a valid delegation and not arbitrary.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/s Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award allowing separate reimbursement for increased royalty and related taxes beyond WPI adjustments and affirmed the majority view on embankment work, limiting judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.
Jatinder Kumar Sapra v. Anupama Sapra
The Supreme Court granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage under its constitutional jurisdiction and awarded permanent alimony, overruling lower courts' denial.
Abhimeet Sinha v. High Court of Judicature at Patna
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of minimum qualifying marks in viva voce tests for judicial recruitment, ruling that such prescription by High Courts does not violate constitutional provisions or the Shetty Commission recommendations.
Tapas Guha & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Supreme Court held that extensive site clearance for the Silchar Greenfield Airport without prior Environmental Clearance violated the EIA Notification, setting aside the NGT order and emphasizing strict compliance with environmental laws.
Mahendra Nath Soral v. Ravindra Nath Soral
The Supreme Court upheld the partition decree allocating property and roof rights among legal heirs, dismissing the appeal challenging valuation and roof rights allocation.
Smita Shrivastava v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments cannot defeat vested rights in recruitment, directing appointment and compensation for the appellant denied lawful employment due to mala fide State action.
NIRMALA v. KULWANT SINGH
The Supreme Court held that habeas corpus is an extraordinary remedy not ordinarily maintainable in child custody disputes, which must be resolved under the Guardians and Wards Act prioritizing the child's welfare.
Achin Gupta v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 406, 498A, and 506 IPC in a matrimonial dispute, holding the FIR was a mala fide counterblast and abuse of process, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.