Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
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.
Yash Tuteja & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that offences not listed as scheduled offences under the PMLA cannot sustain a complaint under the Act and quashed the complaint accordingly.
Pathapati Subba Reddy v. Special Deputy Collector (LA)
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to condone a 5659-day delay in filing an appeal under the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of limitation laws and discretionary denial of delay condonation in absence of sufficient cause.
Vipin Sahni v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court restored the discharge of appellants from cheating and criminal conspiracy charges, holding that no dishonest inducement of AICTE was proved and the CBI improperly invoked inherent powers to challenge the discharge.
Raj Reddy Kallem v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings and appeals under Section 138 NI Act and related IPC offences after full repayment and interest by the appellant, despite complainant's refusal to compound, exercising powers under Article 142 for complete justice.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Virendra Bahadur Katheria
The Supreme Court held that the State’s 2011 Order implementing revised pay scales for SDI/ABSA and DBSA subsumed earlier High Court orders under the doctrine of merger, upheld the pay scales notionally from 2006 and actually from 2008, disallowed recovery of excess payments from retirees, and dismissed the State’s delayed intra-court appeal.
OMSAIRAM STEELS & ALLOYS PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTOR OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, BBSR
The Supreme Court allowed a fresh e-auction after holding that a bona fide inadvertent bidding error, promptly reported and unrectifiable by the system, warrants equitable relief rather than enforcement of an exorbitant mistaken bid.
MAYA GOPINATHAN v. ANOOP S.B.
The Supreme Court held that in matrimonial disputes, misappropriation of stridhan jewellery must be proved on a balance of probabilities and restored the Family Court's decree awarding compensation to the wife.
M/s. Jaiprakash Industries Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Supreme Court held that amalgamation of lessee companies amounts to transfer under the lease deed, attracting liability to pay unearned increase value to the lessor.
Chandan v. The State (Delhi Admn.)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative forensic evidence despite absence of motive.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Shilpa Jain & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of an FIR alleging fraudulent property transactions, holding that title disputes are civil matters but criminal allegations of forgery and conspiracy warrant investigation.
Aqeel Ahmad v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for accused in a murder case, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny in serious offences and cancelling bail granted without proper consideration.
ANNAPURNA B. UPPIN & ORS. v. MALSIDDAPPA & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that a consumer complaint is not maintainable for a commercial dispute involving a partnership firm where the complainant was a partner, and legal heirs of a deceased partner are not liable for firm debts after dissolution.