Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Krishan Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to failure of prosecution to establish circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing strict scrutiny of last seen evidence and extra judicial confession.
S.S. Cold Storage India Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against repudiation of an insurance claim for ammonia leakage damage, holding that the insurer’s repudiation based on an unsubstantiated surveyor’s report amounted to deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act.
M/s E Narayafa v. United India Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that the appellant shrimp farmer was entitled to insurance compensation for loss due to disease, rejecting insurer's claim denial and fixing compensation based on minimum valuation with interest.
M/S. ISNAR AQUA FARMS v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the insurer must indemnify the insured based on the lowest loss valuation method stipulated in the policy and cannot repudiate claims ignoring independent certification, awarding the appellant balance compensation with interest.
A. SREENIVASA REDDY v. RAKESH SHARMA
The Supreme Court held that Section 197 CrPC does not apply to a Nationalised Bank officer removable without Government sanction, and absence of sanction under the PC Act does not bar prosecution under IPC offences, dismissing the appellant's plea to quash criminal proceedings.
Haji Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging dacoity and related offences as frivolous and an abuse of process, emphasizing the Court's power to prevent malicious prosecution under Section 482 CrPC.
Salilb u/s v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under Section 506 IPC for criminal intimidation, holding that the allegations did not disclose a cognizable offence against the appellant and emphasizing the strict standards for quashing FIRs under Section 482 CrPC.
SALIB @ SHALU @ SALIM v. STATE OF U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant for criminal intimidation, holding that the allegations were false, fabricated, and did not disclose any cognizable offence warranting trial.
Haji Iqbal @ Bala v. Uttar Pradesh State and Others
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant for lack of specific allegations and prima facie offence, emphasizing cautious exercise of quashing powers in serious sexual offence cases.
Haji Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant due to absence of specific allegations against him, emphasizing the Court's power to prevent abuse of criminal process under Section 482 CrPC.
Kamal v. State
The court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a murder case.
Kamal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and unreliable identification.
V. Senthil Balaji v. The State
The Supreme Court held that authorized officers under the PMLA have power to arrest and seek custody, that Section 41A CrPC does not apply to PMLA arrests, and that writ of Habeas Corpus is not maintainable against judicial remand orders absent illegality.
Dinganglung Gangmei v. Mutum Churamani Meetei
The Supreme Court intervened in the Manipur sectarian violence to ensure effective investigation, protection of victims, and restoration of law and order through court-appointed committees and supervisory mechanisms.
Amudalavalasa & Anr. v. M/s Dankuni Steels Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that stamp duty must be paid on the aggregate value of all assets, including plant and machinery permanently attached to land, conveyed in a single sale deed, and Registration Authorities have the power to verify true market value under the Indian Stamp Act.
Ketan Kantilal Seth v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court modified its transfer order to prevent de novo trial where final arguments had concluded and exempted certain senior accused from transfer, emphasizing the limited scope for modifying judgments post pronouncement under Order XII Rule 3.
Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masajid, Varanasi v. Rakhi Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing a non-destructive scientific survey by ASI of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises under Order XXVI Rule 10A CPC, ensuring no damage to the structure and subject to trial court scrutiny.
Ashok Shewakramani & Ors. v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act must contain specific averments under Section 141(1) to hold directors liable, and failure to serve statutory notice or make such averments warrants quashing of the complaint.
Razia Khan v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court confirmed the appellant's conviction for offences against public servants but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors, directing fines and compensation while denying probation.
Union of India v. Indian Navy Civilian Design Officers Association
The Supreme Court held that pay scale fixation and classification of posts are primarily executive functions and set aside the Tribunal and High Court orders granting pay parity between Junior Design Officers and Civilian Technical Officers.