Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court institutionalised the Central Empowered Committee as a permanent statutory body under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, laying down principles for effective environmental governance and rule of law.
Patil v. Vinod Dodhu Chaudhary
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings following complainants' withdrawal and compensation but imposed costs on police personnel for illegal detention and demolition to ensure accountability.
Amit Kumar Das v. Shrimati Hutheesingh Tagore Charitable Trust
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot vacate a stay order in contempt proceedings and remanded the matter for proper contempt adjudication, clarifying the limits of contempt jurisdiction.
Vithal v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court granted leave to examine whether joint liability under section 34 IPC requires uniform conviction and sentencing for all accused, highlighting the need to consider individual roles in a criminal act.
Baitulla Ismail Shaikh and Anr. v. Khatija Ismail Panhalkar and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of eviction decrees for non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, emphasizing the necessity of court satisfaction on bona fide need and immediacy of demolition.
Safiya Bano Alias Shakira and Others v. The State of U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the husband's relatives due to lack of specific allegations under Section 498-A IPC and upheld the power of courts to prevent abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Veena Gupta v. Central Pollution Control Board
The Supreme Court set aside ex parte orders of the National Green Tribunal for lack of notice and hearing, emphasizing adherence to natural justice in environmental proceedings.
Vinod Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that employees appointed temporarily but serving continuously for over 25 years with substantive duties and proper selection are entitled to regularization, overruling the rigid application of Uma Devi principles.
SACHIN GARG v. STATE OF U.P & ANR.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that a commercial dispute over payment does not constitute criminal breach of trust or criminal intimidation under IPC.
Sheikh Arif v. State of Maharashtra & Anr
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for alleged rape based on false promise of marriage, holding the relationship was consensual and prosecution an abuse of process.
Gulshan Bajwa v. High Court of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for criminal contempt against an advocate who made baseless allegations and threats against judges and opposing counsel, emphasizing the need to protect judicial dignity and independence.
AJITSINH CHEHUJI RATHOD v. STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act and dismissed the appeal, holding that additional evidence at appellate stage cannot be admitted without due diligence and that the accused must rebut statutory presumptions by leading evidence.
Priyanka Prakash Kulkarni v. Maharashtra Public Service Commission
The Supreme Court allowed a candidate to change her application category to Reserved Female Category post-application deadline based on a corrigendum relaxing NCL Certificate validity, overruling restrictive procedural instructions.
P.C. Jain v. Dr. R.P. Singh
The Supreme Court upheld medical negligence compensation with 12% interest, set aside ex-parte order obtained by misrepresentation, and imposed costs on the negligent doctor.
J.N. Puri v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that a restoration application filed promptly after dismissal for non-prosecution must be heard on merits, and remitted the writ petition challenging land acquisition for fresh adjudication.
Dashrath Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under Section 3(1)(xi) of the SC/ST Act, holding that the offence requires proof of caste-based intention which was absent in this case.
Sanjay Upadhya v. Anand Dubey
The Supreme Court held that a good faith publication exercising the right to freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) does not constitute criminal defamation under Section 500 IPC and quashed all proceedings against the newspaper owner.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) v. J.K. Prashar
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision reversing denial of promotion to respondent no. 1 and setting aside promotions of others for non-compliance with statutory service rules requiring formal appointment as Section Officer.
YAGWATI @ POONAM v. GHANSHYAM
The Supreme Court enhanced the maintenance awarded under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act to Rs.20,000 per month, directing payment of arrears and ensuring payments do not exceed 50% of the respondent's pension.
Juhru v. Karim
The Supreme Court held that summoning additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. requires strong evidence beyond mere suspicion and upheld summoning of the father-in-law but set aside summons against sister-in-law and brother-in-law for lack of credible evidence.