Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Prabhatbhai Aatabhai Dabhi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to unreliable extra judicial confession and inconsistent forensic evidence, emphasizing the need for credible proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Sanjay Babu Lal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Sections 304B and 498A IPC but reduced the life sentence to the period already served, condoning delay in filing the review petition.
Ramakant Singh v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate cannot entertain a protest petition to modify his earlier order of taking cognizance, quashing the order taking cognizance against the appellants while maintaining cognizance against the main accused.
Mohar Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh Collector
The Supreme Court condoned a 13-year delay in filing land acquisition appeals to grant parity compensation at Rs.150 per sq. yard but denied statutory interest for the delayed period.
Hariprasad @ Kishan Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh
Supreme Court acquitted appellant in murder by poisoning case due to failure of prosecution to prove motive, cause of death, and administration of poison beyond reasonable doubt, and held delay in FIR not fatal when satisfactorily explained.
LOMBARDI ENGINEERING LIMITED v. UTTARAKHAND JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that courts under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act have limited jurisdiction to examine arbitration agreements, upheld refundable pre-deposit clauses, and directed appointment of an arbitrator while leaving detailed disputes to the arbitral tribunal.
Jyotirmay Ray v. The Field General Manager, Punjab National Bank
The Supreme Court held that denial of provident fund contribution and gratuity on compulsory retirement without specific findings of loss and opportunity of hearing is unjustified under the Payment of Gratuity Act and Bank Regulations.
Sachidhanandam v. E. Vanaja
The Supreme Court held that under the Hindu Succession Act, a widow of a pre-deceased son is not entitled to inherit her mother-in-law's share in joint family properties, modifying the High Court's decree accordingly.
State of Karnataka v. T. Naseer
The Supreme Court held that a Section 65-B certificate can be produced at any stage before trial conclusion by recalling a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., especially when original electronic devices are primary evidence, and allowed the prosecution to produce the certificate despite earlier rejection.
M/S MODI NATURALS LTD v. THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAX UP
The Supreme Court held that under the UP VAT Act, full Input Tax Credit is allowable on inputs used in manufacturing taxable goods even when exempt by-products are produced, overruling the High Court's reliance on Karnataka VAT Act precedents.
M/s MULTICON BUILDERS v. SUMANDEVI
The Supreme Court upheld the preliminary decree in a partition suit, protected co-sharers’ rights, and set aside demolition orders pending final decree.
Jaffar Ali Nawab Ali Chaudhari and Others v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Supreme Court held that occupants in longstanding possession must have their claims for rehabilitation or compensation under the Town Planning Scheme considered by the Municipal Corporation, setting aside orders denying such consideration.
Sabir Hussain v. Syed Mohammad Hassan
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's reversal of the trial court's decree in a property dispute for lack of reasoned findings and remanded the case for fresh consideration.
Parshuram v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that mere membership in an unlawful assembly suffices for conviction under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, but non-explanation of injuries and doubt about the common object to cause death warranted altering the conviction to Section 304 IPC with reduced sentence.
Anil Kumar v. The State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for murdering his wife by setting her ablaze, rejecting his claim of absence of premeditation and applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.
Mohideen Abdul Khadar (Dead) Through Lrs v. Rahmath Beevi Thr. Her Lrs
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale deed and notice to quit under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, dismissing tenancy claims under the Tamil Nadu City Tenants Protection Act and rejecting the petitioners’ challenge as legatees.
VARDAN ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX CENTRAL SECTION
The Supreme Court upheld the GST tax demand but reduced the penalty by half for transporting capital goods without a valid E-way bill, directing release of the consignment upon payment.
Kum. Geetha v. Nanjundaswamy
The Supreme Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected in part under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and that the court must accept the plaint's averments as true without pre-judging merits, thereby restoring the suit for partition of joint family property.
Orbit Electricals Private Limited v. Deepak Kishan Chhabria & Ors
The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT judgment delivered in defiance of its order, initiated contempt proceedings against NCLAT members, and directed a fresh hearing of the appeal.
Birbal Nath v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that minor contradictions in an injured eyewitness's statements do not discredit her testimony and converted murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, allowing the appeals and modifying sentences accordingly.