Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
M/S. KOZYFLEX MATTRESSES PRIVATE LIMITED v. SBI GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that a company insured under a fire insurance policy is a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act and must be given a fair opportunity to rebut investigation reports before claim repudiation, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
Apoorva Arora & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that vulgar language and profanities in a web-series do not constitute obscenity or sexually explicit material under Sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act, quashing the FIR against the creators.
Shiv Prasad Semwal v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging offences under Sections 153A and 504 IPC, holding that the publication did not promote enmity between groups and the allegations failed to disclose any cognizable offence, thus amounting to abuse of process.
NBCC (INDIA) LIMITED v. ZILLION INFRAPROJECTS PVT.LTD
The Supreme Court held that a general reference to terms and conditions containing an arbitration clause does not incorporate that clause into a contract absent specific intention, and upheld exclusive jurisdiction of civil courts as per the Letter of Intent, setting aside the appointment of an arbitrator.
Puneet Sabharwal v. CBI
The Supreme Court held that income tax orders are not conclusive proof of lawful income sources and upheld framing of charges for disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, dismissing appellants' plea for discharge based on income tax proceedings.
MS. X v. MR. A
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of criminal proceedings where the prosecution failed to prima facie establish offences and the promise of marriage did not vitiate consent under Section 375 IPC.
Ekene Godwin v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court allowed bail and ordered a de novo trial after holding that recording only examination-in-chief without cross-examination and without legal aid counsel violates fair trial rights.
Periyasamy v. The State
The Supreme Court set aside murder convictions due to unreliable interested witnesses, investigative lapses, and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
M. Radheshyamlal v. V Sandhya
The Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeals, holding that he failed to prove adverse possession and confirming defendants' title under a valid settlement deed, while granting extended time to vacate the property.
NAVAS @ MULANAVAS v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for quadruple murder based on circumstantial evidence and affirmed the High Court's commutation of the death sentence to life imprisonment without remission for 30 years, applying the Swamy Shraddananda sentencing principles.
Somnath v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld compensation for custodial abuse by a police officer but declined criminal prosecution due to limitation and retirement, reaffirming strict safeguards for detainees.
Rohtas & Anr. v. State of Haryana; Bijender v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC based on individual participation and common intention despite acquittal of some accused under Section 149 IPC, and set aside the conviction under Section 148 IPC.
M/s Global Technologies and Research v. Principal Commissioner of Customs
The Supreme Court upheld the CESTAT's order rejecting the appellant's undervaluation claim and dismissed the appeal, holding that the Committee of Commissioners' review was timely and the goods were identical or similar for customs valuation purposes.
Susela Padmavathy Amma v. M/S Bharti Airtel Limited
The Supreme Court held that a director cannot be held liable under Section 141 NI Act without specific averments showing control and responsibility over the company's business, and quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant director for cheque bounce offences.
Union of India v. Raj Rahul Garg
The Supreme Court held that a High Court Judge’s pension must be computed by blending her entire judicial service, disregarding administrative breaks, to avoid discrimination and uphold judicial independence.
Jafar v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a dacoity case due to unreliable identification evidence and insufficient recovery, emphasizing the necessity of a proper identification parade.
Association of Democratic Reforms v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the digitization and public uploading of electoral bond data by the Election Commission and issued notice to SBI for disclosure of bond details, reinforcing transparency obligations under the Constitution Bench judgment.
Rakesh Ranjan Shrivastava v. The State of Jharkhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the grant of interim compensation under Section 143A(1) of the Negotiable Instruments Act is discretionary and not mandatory, requiring courts to apply mind to relevant factors before directing payment.
Samaj Parivartana Samudaya v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld regulatory measures including production ceilings, mandatory rehabilitation plans, and a 10% levy on mining proceeds to restore environmental damage from illegal mining in Karnataka's Bellary, Chitradurga, and Tumkur districts.
Srikant Upadhyay v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that a person declared absconding under Section 82 CrPC is not entitled to anticipatory bail and pendency of bail application without interim protection does not bar issuance of proclamation or further proceedings.