Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Chatrapal v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the dismissal order based on perverse inquiry findings, and reinstated the Class IV employee with consequential benefits.
Palani v. Tamil Nadu State
The Supreme Court modified the sentence of imprisonment to a fine for a doctor convicted under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act for non-disclosure, while upholding the acquittal on charges of possession for sale due to lack of evidence.
Navin Kumar Rai v. Surendra Singh
The Supreme Court restored a quashed FIR for forgery and cheating, holding that criminal prosecution can proceed independently of civil proceedings if prima facie offences under IPC are made out.
Rajesh Viren Shah v. Redington (India) Limited
The Supreme Court held that directors who have resigned and whose resignation is recorded cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheques issued after their resignation and quashed the criminal proceedings against them.
Tejashwi Prasad Yadav v. Hareshbhai Pranshankar Mehta
The Supreme Court quashed a defamation complaint after the petitioner unconditionally withdrew the offending statements and clarified their context, exercising its powers under Article 142 to do complete justice.
Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court directed comprehensive compliance with its earlier orders on bail procedures, police conduct, and support to poor prisoners, incorporating a Standard Operating Procedure to ensure uniform implementation across States and Union Territories.
DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT v. NIRAJ TYAGI & ORS.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim orders staying investigations and restraining coercive action, reaffirming that courts must not stay investigations or grant blanket protection without cogent reasons under Section 482 CrPC.
CBI CHENNAI v. NARESH PRASAD AGARWAL
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court judgment delivered after the judge demitted office due to procedural impropriety and remitted the case for fresh adjudication.
Vasantha v. Rajalakshmi
The Supreme Court held that a suit for declaration of title without seeking consequential possession relief is not maintainable and that limitation for a reversioner's claim runs from the death of the life estate holder, dismissing the plaintiff's claim as barred by limitation.
Dr Kavita Kamboj v. High Court of Punjab and Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s power to impose separate minimum cut-offs in written and viva voce tests for judicial promotions under the Haryana Superior Judicial Service Rules, affirming the validity of administrative resolutions supplementing the Rules and directing the State Government to accept the High Court’s recommendations.
Joy Devaraj v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under section 302 IPC, holding that minor inconsistencies in eyewitness testimony do not undermine the credible evidence of a premeditated fatal stabbing.
K. Babu v. M. Swaraj
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance with procedural requirements under High Court Rules does not warrant dismissal of an election petition if mandatory statutory provisions are complied with, and upheld the trial of an election petition alleging corrupt practice under Section 123(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Mallappa & Ors. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's acquittal of appellants in a murder case, holding that the High Court erred in reversing acquittal without demonstrating illegality or perversity in the Trial Court's evidence appreciation.
GREATER NOIDA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. PRABHJIT SINGH SONI
The Supreme Court held that the NCLT has inherent power to recall its order approving a resolution plan and that the resolution plan must properly consider all verifiable claims including statutory charges, setting aside the approval order for fresh consideration.
K. Rajaiah v. High Court for the State of Telangana
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the dismissal of a court attender for alleged fabrication of a medical certificate, holding that the inquiry officer erred in not verifying disputed handwriting through expert examination, rendering the charge unproven.
DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT v. BABLU SONKAR
The Supreme Court set aside interim bail granted by a non-roster Bench in a PMLA case, emphasizing strict adherence to the roster system and proper jurisdictional procedure for bail orders.
Machched v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside dismissal orders of Army recruits alleged to have produced fake relationship certificates, holding that their plea denying such production was not considered, and ordered their reinstatement.
Balveer Batra v. The New India Assurance Company
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the dismissal of the motor accident claim on territorial jurisdiction grounds, and remanded the matter for merits adjudication, emphasizing the benevolent nature of the Motor Vehicles Act and the necessity to avoid failure of justice.
Naresh Chandra Agrawal v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 9(3)(b) empowering the Board of Discipline to override the Director (Discipline)'s prima facie opinion and refer professional misconduct matters to the Disciplinary Committee, rejecting the ultra vires challenge.
Chandigarh Housing Board v. Tarsem Lal
The Supreme Court held that without a Presidential notification under Article 342, a person cannot claim Scheduled Tribe reservation benefits in a Union Territory, even if recognized as Scheduled Tribe in another State.