Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Union of India v. Air Commodore NK Sharma
The Supreme Court held that the Armed Forces Tribunal cannot direct the Government to formulate promotion policy or extend service beyond superannuation, quashing the Tribunal's order favoring the Respondent's promotion claim.
Afjal Ansari v. State of UP
The Supreme Court held that suspension of conviction under Section 389(1) CrPC is an exception but warranted in cases causing irreversible consequences like disqualification, and thus suspended the appellant’s conviction subject to conditions pending appeal.
State of Haryana v. Dinesh Singh
The Supreme Court held that eligibility regarding disciplinary proceedings for Haryana Civil Service recruitment must be assessed as on the date of consideration, not a fixed earlier cut-off date, and since disciplinary action was contemplated against the candidate then, he was rightly held ineligible.
Manik Hiru Jhangiani v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that where FSSA provisions on misbranding are in force, prosecution under the repealed PFA is barred due to the overriding effect clause, and only penalty under FSSA can be imposed.
Chhote Lal v. Rohtash & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case, emphasizing that conviction requires proof beyond reasonable doubt and that the testimony of an interested eyewitness must be scrutinized with caution.
U.P. Singh v. Punjab National Bank
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of deemed voluntary retirement under Clause XVI of the Bipartite Agreement where the employee failed to join duty after suspension and transfer, dismissing his appeal against the High Court's order.
MOHAMMED ABDUL WAHID v. NILOFER
The Supreme Court held that a party to a suit is not distinct from a witness for purposes of producing documents during cross-examination, allowing such production without prior leave under the CPC, thereby overruling the High Court's contrary view.
Shakti Yezdani & Anr v. Jayanand Jayant Salgaonkar & Ors
The Supreme Court held that nomination under the Companies Act and Depositories Act does not confer absolute ownership to nominees and does not override testamentary or intestate succession laws.
IN RE: INTERPLAY BETWEEN ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS UNDER THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT 1996 AND THE INDIAN STAMP ACT 1899
The Supreme Court clarified that non-payment of stamp duty renders arbitration agreements inadmissible but not void, requiring courts to examine stamping compliance at the referral stage while harmonizing arbitration law with fiscal statutes.
P.C. Modi v. Jawaharlal Nehru Vishwa Vidyalaya and Another
The Supreme Court held that a Sports Officer/PTI at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya qualifies as a "teacher" entitled to retire at 62 years, reversing the High Court's contrary decision.
Maheshwari Yadav & Anr. v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of appellants under Sections 302 and 325 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention and credible eyewitness testimony suffice to sustain vicarious liability even without prior conspiracy.
Rajpal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court dismissed the bail appeal as withdrawn but directed High Courts to list all bail applications arising from the same FIR before the same Judge to ensure consistency and avoid conflicting orders.
Prafful Shukla and Others v. Government of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's merger of Adult Education Department staff into the Education Department as a valid policy decision not subject to judicial interference.
Sekaran v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of culpable homicide charges due to unreliable prosecution evidence, unexplained delay in FIR, and non-examination of key witnesses, emphasizing the benefit of doubt principle.
In Re: Article 370 of the Constitution
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories through Presidential Orders and Parliamentary legislation under Article 356.
Amanat Ali v. State of Karnataka and others
The Supreme Court allowed consolidation of multiple FIRs registered within Madhya Pradesh for trial before a single court under Article 142, while rejecting transfer of FIRs from other states.
JOLLY GEORGE & ANR. v. GEORGE ELIAS AND ASSOCIATES
The Supreme Court held that an Acknowledgement Certificate under the Kerala MSME Act overrides the requirement of Panchayat license for establishing a Hot Mix Plant, allowing the petitioner to operate without further Panchayat permission.
DARVELL INVESTMENT AND LEASING (INDIA) PVT. LTD. AND OTHERS v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of a fraudulently obtained Scheduled Tribe caste certificate was valid and set aside the High Court's order reinstating it, affirming the Committee's jurisdiction under the amended 1994 Act.
Surjit Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to the inadmissibility of the dying declaration recorded without proper medical fitness certification and contradictions in prosecution evidence.
Derek A C Lobo & Ors. v. Ulric M A Lobo (Dead) By Lrs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Will executed by the testatrix, holding that the propounders discharged their burden of proof and the suspicious circumstances alleged were unfounded.