Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Haalesh @ Haleshi Kurubara v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions of appellants as members of an unlawful assembly under Section 149 IPC based on reliable ocular evidence and dismissed their appeals.
Vinod Kanjibhai Bhagora v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that prior Central Government service must be counted as qualifying service for pension under Rule 25(ix) of the Gujarat Pension Rules if the employee is absorbed by the State Government, allowing the appellant's appeal and directing recalculation of pension benefits.
The Authorised Officer, Central Bank of India v. Shanmugavelu
The Supreme Court held that forfeiture of earnest money under SARFAESI Rules must be limited to actual loss suffered and cannot result in unjust enrichment of the secured creditor.
Sushil Kumar Pandey & Ors. v. The High Court of Jharkhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Jharkhand High Court's post-examination imposition of a 50% aggregate qualifying mark for District Judge appointments was arbitrary and ultra vires, directing adherence to the original recruitment rules and merit list.
Dattatraya v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court converted the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, recognizing the act as committed in a sudden fight without premeditation, and ordered his release after considering his incarceration period.
Haryana Staff Selection Commission v. Subhash Chand
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing appointment of a candidate under the EBPGC reserved category due to administrative failure to modify recruitment processes following judicial restraint on SBC reservations.
Government of Goa v. Maria Julieta D’Souza & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the plaintiff had established title by preponderance of probabilities and dismissed the Government's appeal challenging the burden and standard of proof.
Bharat Sher Singh Kalsia v. State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against a bona fide purchaser under a valid Power of Attorney, holding the dispute to be civil and outside the territorial jurisdiction of the prosecuting court.
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.