Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Manmeet Singh Alias Goldie v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of dacoity with murder under Section 396 IPC due to failure to prove participation of five or more persons, emphasizing the necessity of an assembly for such conviction.
ANSAL CROWN HEIGHTS FLAT BUYERS ASSOCIATION v. M/S. ANSAL CROWN INFRABUILD PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC protects only the corporate debtor and does not bar execution proceedings against its directors/officers who may be individually liable.
Pramila v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence and quashed her life imprisonment sentence, directing that juveniles must be dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986.
Rajasthan High Court v. Ved Priya
The Supreme Court held that termination of a probationary judicial officer without enquiry is valid unless punitive, limiting judicial review of such administrative decisions and setting aside the High Court's reinstatement order.
NARA CHANDRABABU NAIDU v. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act applies prospectively from its enactment date and requires prior approval before enquiry or investigation, quashing proceedings initiated without such approval but allowing trial on independent IPC offences.
Ishwari Lal Yadav v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of main accused for the brutal human sacrifice murder of a child, while acquitting other accused for lack of evidence of common intention or conspiracy.
Mukesh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of Mukesh for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC due to lack of evidence of overt acts implicating him in the crime.
State of Haryana v. Mohd. Yunus & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction of Mohd. Jamil due to unreliable eyewitness testimony but upheld his conviction for causing hurt, and dismissed the State's appeal against Mohd. Yunus's acquittal for murder.
Birla Corporation Limited v. Bhanwar Singh and Others
The Supreme Court restricted blasting within five kilometers of Chittorgarh Fort to protect the heritage monument, mandated expert studies for blasting beyond that radius, and balanced mineral exploitation with preservation.
S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed enhanced implementation, monitoring, and awareness measures for the Motor Vehicles Act's hit and run compensation Scheme, including police duties to inform victims and consideration of compensation enhancement and limitation extension.
Sanjay Kundu v. Nishant Sharma
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s ex parte order transferring the DGP without hearing him, directing the formation of an independent SIT to investigate allegations of misuse of office.
Delhi Development Authority v. Hello Home Education Society
The Supreme Court held that in-principle approval without formal allotment does not confer rights, policy changes mandating auction apply to pending cases, and delay in seeking relief disentitles the petitioner, thus dismissing the writ petition for land allotment.
Container Corporation of India Ltd. v. Ajay Khera & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed phased replacement of heavy-duty diesel vehicles with cleaner BS-VI vehicles at the Tughlakabad ICD and mandated optimal utilization of ICDs around Delhi to balance pollution control with logistical feasibility, emphasizing the fundamental right to a pollution-free environment for all citizens.
Dinesh Gupta v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed a criminal FIR filed with false jurisdictional facts to convert a civil-commercial dispute into a criminal case, holding it an abuse of process and imposed heavy costs on the complainant.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Yogendera Mohan Sengupta
The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by directing the State on legislative functions under the Town & Country Planning Act, setting aside NGT orders restricting Shimla's development plan and affirming the State's exclusive legislative authority in town planning.
Dr. Balbir Singh Bhandari v. The State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's cancellation of a pay scale order and allowed recovery of amounts paid to Ayurvedic Medical Officers, emphasizing the need for Cabinet approval and consistency with Finance Department orders.
Alagammal and Ors. v. Ganesan and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that failure to pay the balance consideration within the stipulated time and absence of readiness and willingness bars suit for specific performance, especially where a prior sale deed exists, and allowed the appeal restoring the trial court's dismissal.
Raju and Another v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction under Section 307 IPC due to contradictions and absence of key witnesses, restoring the Trial Court's acquittal of the appellant.
HDFC BANK LIMITED v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR
The Supreme Court held that the complaint contained sufficient averments to hold a director vicariously liable under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside the High Court’s quashment of proceedings against her.
Mohd. Julfukar v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 376 and 506 IPC where the complainant and accused had amicably settled their dispute and the complainant no longer wished to prosecute.