Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
Neetu Kumar Nagaich v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court set aside a deficient closure report in a homicidal death case and directed a fresh investigation by a new team to uphold the right to fair investigation under Article 21.
Neetu Kumar Nagaich v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court set aside a deficient police closure report in a homicidal death case and directed a fresh, independent investigation to uphold the constitutional right to a fair investigation and prevent miscarriage of justice.
Government of India v. Vedanta Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in India is subject to a three-year limitation period under Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963, and enforcement courts have limited scope to refuse enforcement under Section 48, respecting the curial law of the seat for challenges.
Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited v. 63 Moons Technologies Limited & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the primacy of the Committee of Creditors' commercial wisdom in approving the resolution plan, validating the clause allowing the Successful Resolution Applicant to appropriate recoveries from Avoidance Applications under Section 66 of the IBC, and limited judicial interference to specified grounds.
Abhilasha v. Parkash & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that maintenance claims by an unmarried daughter beyond majority must be pursued under Section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, and not under Section 125 Cr.P.C., dismissing the appeal but granting liberty to file civil proceedings.
Jeet Ram v. The Narcotics Control Bureau, Chandigarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act after reappreciation of evidence but reduced the sentence from 15 to 10 years imprisonment.
National Co-operative Development Corporation v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that grants disbursed by the National Co-operative Development Corporation from taxable interest income are deductible revenue expenditures under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act, reversing prior rulings to the contrary.
Rizwan Khan v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act relying on trustworthy police testimony despite hostile independent witnesses and procedural discrepancies, dismissing the appeal.
Rizwan Khan v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act relying on trustworthy police testimony and procedural compliance despite hostile independent witnesses and minor clerical errors.
Pravin Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a CISF officer for corruption and misconduct, affirming limited judicial review in disciplinary proceedings and the appropriateness of the punishment.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Goverdhan Lal Soni
The Supreme Court upheld pension entitlement of employees absorbed from a CPF-only enterprise into a pension scheme enterprise upon transfer of CPF contributions and exercise of option, rejecting the requirement of any additional capital amount transfer.
Stalin v. State represented by the Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court modified the conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC in a case involving a single fatal stab wound inflicted in a sudden fight.
Stalin v. State represented by the Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court modified the conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that a single stab injury on a vital part with a deadly weapon can attract Section 302 IPC but the facts here warranted conviction under Section 304 Part I IPC.
Shreyas Sinha v. West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
The Supreme Court held that the amendment mandating 30% domicile reservation in a law university applies prospectively from the next academic session and not retrospectively to an ongoing admission process.
Shreyas Sinha v. West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
The Supreme Court held that the domicile reservation amendment to the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences Act applies prospectively from the next academic year and does not disrupt an ongoing admission process.
SREI EQUIPMENT FINANCE LIMITED v. RAJEEV ANAND & ORS.
The Supreme Court restored the NCLT order admitting the Section 7 insolvency application, holding that admissions by the corporate debtor in earlier proceedings are binding and relevant evidence of default.
Satish @ Sabbe v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court directed the release on probation of petitioners convicted for kidnapping for ransom, emphasizing that premature release decisions must be reasoned and based on statutory criteria including antecedents and prison conduct.
Bangalore Club v. Commissioner of Wealth Tax
The Supreme Court held that a social club with determinate member shares and no business or profit-making object is not liable to wealth tax under Section 21AA of the Wealth Tax Act.
Bangalore Club v. Commissioner of Wealth Tax
The Supreme Court held that a social club with determinate member shares and no profit-making object is not liable to wealth tax under Section 21AA of the Wealth Tax Act.
Ashoo Surendranath Tewari v. Deputy Superintendent of Police, EOW, CBI & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that exoneration on merits in departmental proceedings precludes prosecution lacking evidence beyond reasonable doubt.