Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Amudha v. The State
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed proceedings against the appellant under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere harassment without proximate incitement is insufficient for abetment of suicide.
Sabita Paul v. State of West Bengal & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed anticipatory bail to the appellant mother accused of conspiracy in blackmail, applying the parity principle with her son who was granted bail, and set aside the cancellation order.
M/S ACME PAPERS LTD v. M/S CHINTAMAN DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that suits concerning immovable property must be tried where the property is situated and dismissed the petition seeking transfer away from that jurisdiction, emphasizing avoidance of multiplicity of proceedings.
Thirumoorthy v. State
The Supreme Court quashed the conviction of a juvenile for murder due to non-compliance with mandatory Juvenile Justice Act procedures, emphasizing strict adherence to preliminary assessment and trial safeguards for children in conflict with law.
Ram Murti Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a murder case for lack of proper reasoning and upheld the Sessions Judge's rejection of bail.
Awungshi Chirmayo and Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed transfer of investigation into the suspicious death of a young woman to the CBI, emphasizing the need for a thorough and impartial inquiry to ensure justice.
Bloomberg Television Production Services India Private Limited v. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
The Supreme Court set aside an ex-parte interim injunction against a media article for lack of reasoned application of the three-fold test and emphasized exceptional caution in defamation suits to protect free speech.
State of Haryana v. Dr. Ritu Singh
The Supreme Court held that an FIR involving cognizable offences against the State cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a compromise between complainant and accused.
Dr. Jaya Thakur & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed interim relief against the 2023 Act's amendment to the Election Commissioners' selection process, emphasizing judicial restraint and procedural concerns without interfering before final adjudication.
M/S. DIVGI METAL WARES LTD. v. M/S. DIVGI METAL WARES EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
The Supreme Court held that employer's contractual right to transfer employees between company establishments prevails over Standing Orders restricting transfers within the same unit, setting aside the High Court's order invalidating such transfers.
Saree Sansar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi Government's levy of 12% sales tax on silk fabric, ruling that deletion from declared goods list and nil ADE duty permit such taxation.
Bina Basak v. Sri Bipul Kanti Basak
The Supreme Court held that a government-allotted property under a rehabilitation scheme belongs to the entire refugee family, not exclusively to one member, and dismissed the suit filed on a canceled lease deed basis.
M K Ranjitsinh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court balanced the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard with India's renewable energy commitments, modifying its earlier order to relax blanket undergrounding of transmission lines as technically and economically unfeasible.
Orissa State Financial Corporation v. Sukanti Mohapatra
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful sale of mortgaged property under Section 29 of the State Financial Corporations Act, rejecting the High Court's interference and clarifying the Corporation's commercial discretion in loan recovery.
UNION OF INDIA v. M/S INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD
The Supreme Court held that refund claims for illegally realized railway freight are not barred by the six-month notice requirement under Section 106(3) of the Railways Act, 1989, distinguishing illegal charges from overcharges.
Raghunatha and Another v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.
Nenavath Bujji v. The State of Telangana
The Supreme Court quashed the preventive detention order against the appellants, holding that mere registration of offences without evidence of impact on public order does not justify detention under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act.
Pankaj Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges, holding that the prosecution failed to prove lack of consent beyond reasonable doubt and that statutory presumptions under Section 114A Evidence Act did not apply without proper charges.
Noble M. Paikada v. Union of India
The Supreme Court struck down the exemption from prior environmental clearance for extraction of ordinary earth for linear projects as arbitrary and procedurally invalid, reinforcing the need for safeguards and public participation under environmental laws.
A.M. Mohan v. The State
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and charge-sheet against the appellant for lack of prima facie case of cheating under Section 420 IPC, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.