Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
AXIS BANK LIMITED v. NAREN SHETH & ANR.
The Supreme Court corrected a terminology error in its earlier judgment by substituting 'unsecured creditor' with 'secured creditor' and condoned the delay in filing the clarification application.
Jay Shri & Anr v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that mere breach of contract without fraudulent intent does not attract criminal liability under Sections 420 or 406 IPC and granted anticipatory bail to the appellants in a case involving alleged cheating and conspiracy.
Kusha Duruka v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal as infructuous after the appellant was granted bail but censured the appellant for non-disclosure of pending proceedings and directed procedural reforms to ensure transparency and consistency in bail applications arising from the same FIR.
Raja Gounder v. M. Sengodan
The Supreme Court held that children born of void or voidable marriages are entitled to inherit their deceased father's share in property based on admissions by the father, and allowed partition accordingly.
The State of Assam v. Binod Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of Rule 63(iii) of the Assam Police Manual, ruling that the Deputy Commissioner cannot be the Reporting Authority for SPs' performance appraisals under the Assam Police Act, 2007 and All India Services Rules.
State Bank of India v. The Consortium of Murari Lal Jalan and Florian Fritsch
The Supreme Court held that the Performance Bank Guarantee cannot be adjusted against payment obligations under the Resolution Plan and directed the Successful Resolution Applicant to deposit the full amount in cash as per the Plan's terms.
Ramalingam & Ors. v. N. Viswanathan
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal and restored their discharge where medical evidence established the deceased's death was natural, negating a prima facie case for trial.
Allahabad University v. Geetanjali Tiwari (Pandey)
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reading down of UGC Regulation 10(f)(iii), holding it inapplicable to shortlisting candidates for Assistant Professor posts, thereby allowing teaching experience to be counted regardless of emoluments drawn.
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.