Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Union of India v. Asket Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the grant of solatium and interest for inordinate delay in payment of compensation under the 1952 Act, reading such reliefs into the statute to prevent arbitrariness and protect property rights.
Hanna v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside murder convictions due to unreliable prosecution evidence, material contradictions, and procedural lapses including withholding of material witnesses.
M/S. BISCO LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE
The Supreme Court held that goods stored outside a notified bonded warehouse but within factory premises with official permission are not improperly removed under the Customs Act, setting aside duty and confiscation demands on such goods while upholding liability for missing goods.
Ajay Ishwar Ghute v. Meher K. Patel
The Supreme Court held that orders passed in terms of 'Minutes of Order' must ensure impleadment of all necessary parties and compliance with natural justice, setting aside a High Court order permitting construction of a compound wall without hearing affected third parties.
Jasobanta Sahu v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, dubious extra-judicial confession, and questionable weapon recovery, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Commissioner of Central Excise Belapur v. Jindal Drugs Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that labelling of goods under Note 3 to Chapter 18 of the Central Excise Tariff Act amounts to manufacture, entitling cenvat credit and rebate, and dismissed the revenue's appeal.
THR LRS. v. SHYAM LAL CHAUHAN
The Supreme Court held that the appellate court must follow proper procedure under Order 22 Rule 5 CPC by considering subordinate court reports and objections before substituting legal representatives, and remanded the matter for fresh decision.
New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. M/s Tata Steel Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's right to settle the fire insurance claim on depreciation basis at 60% due to the insured's failure to comply with the Reinstatement Value Clause and furnish necessary documents.
BANK OF INDIA v. PANKAJ SRIVASTAVA
The Supreme Court held that dependents of a deceased employee are entitled to compassionate appointment unless major penalty proceedings were formally initiated or clearly contemplated before death, dismissing the Bank's appeal and directing consideration of the claim.
Priyanka Jaiswal v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court partially set aside the High Court's quashing of dowry harassment proceedings, holding that prima facie allegations and territorial jurisdiction justified continuation against certain accused, while quashing proceedings against others due to vague allegations.
Suresh @ Unni @ Vadi Suresh v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable identification and lack of credible evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reliable identification procedures and proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal convictions.
Firdoskhan Khurshidkhan v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of one accused for heroin possession under the NDPS Act while acquitting the co-accused due to unreliable identification and inadmissible confessional statements.
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA v. THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court affirmed Rajasthan's power to levy stamp duty on insurance policies under the 1952 Act but set aside recovery orders due to non-availability of stamps and inapplicability of cash payment provisions.
A v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy under Article 21, directing that medical boards must consider the physical and mental health of pregnant persons beyond 24 weeks gestation and giving primacy to the pregnant person's consent in termination decisions.
Vijaya v. State Rep by the Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction, holding that a purported dying declaration made by a survivor under Section 164 CrPC cannot alone sustain conviction without corroboration and voluntariness, especially when key witnesses turn hostile, creating reasonable doubt.
Vijaya v. State Rep by the Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction based on a disputed dying declaration treated as a Section 164 CrPC statement, emphasizing the need for corroboration and reasonable doubt in criminal convictions.
ANIRUDDHA KHANWALKAR v. SHARMILA DAS & OTHERS
The Supreme Court restored the summoning order against respondents for cheating and criminal conspiracy by misrepresenting marital status through a forged divorce decree, holding that a prima facie case was made out.
Sanjay Maruti Jadhav & Anr. v. Amit Tatoba Sawant
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the maintainability of a suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, and concurrent findings of illegal eviction by the appellants.
State of Odisha v. Nirjharini Patnaik @ Mohanty & Anr.
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's quashing of criminal proceedings for forgery and conspiracy in illegal land transfers, holding that sufficient prima facie evidence existed to proceed to trial.
Association for Democratic Reforms v. Election Commission of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity and efficacy of EVMs with VVPATs, rejected demands for 100% VVPAT counting and return to paper ballots, and dismissed writ petitions based on mere suspicion without credible evidence.