Supreme Court of India
16,876 judgments
Mohd. Rijwan v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting the importance of proper identification procedures and complete circumstantial evidence.
State of U.P. v. Ehsan
The Supreme Court held that disputed factual questions of possession under the Urban Land Ceiling Act should not be decided in writ jurisdiction and remanded the petitioner to file a suit, setting aside the High Court's order granting relief under the Repeal Act.
Jammu Development Authority v. S. Paramjeet Singh
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of allotment due to non-payment of balance premium, set aside the High Court order, and directed re-auction with appropriate refunds and interest.
Pradyuman Bisht v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive security and digitization measures in court complexes to safeguard judicial stakeholders and ensure effective administration of justice.
Mathosri Manikbai Kothari College of Visual Arts v. The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
The Supreme Court upheld the clubbing of two educational institutions run by the same Society for EPF Act coverage based on functional and financial integration, dismissing the appellant’s challenge.
UCO BANK AND OTHERS v. M.B. MOTWANI
Disciplinary proceedings against a bank employee post-retirement are valid only if a chargesheet was issued before superannuation; dismissal imposed after retirement without such initiation is invalid.
Nutan Kumari v. B.R.A. Bihar University
The Supreme Court quashed the flawed selection process for PTI appointments that violated advertisement terms and principles of fairness, restoring the Single Judge's order and directing a fresh selection in accordance with law.
Kamalakar v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside the conviction for abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC due to lack of proximate instigation.
State of Rajasthan v. Gautam
The Supreme Court enhanced the sentence for a grievous sexual offence against a minor from twelve to fourteen years rigorous imprisonment, emphasizing the gravity of the crime over mitigating factors like the accused's age or caste.
Bichitrananda Behera v. State of Orissa and Others
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal holding his appointment as Physical Education Trainer valid despite competing claims, emphasizing delay and laches bar relief and affirming the validity of actions by a Managing Committee functioning under judicial interim orders.
Siby Thomas v. M/s. Somany Ceramics Ltd
The Supreme Court quashed the complaint against a retired partner for lack of specific averments under Section 141(1) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that mere partnership status without clear responsibility for business conduct is insufficient for vicarious liability.
RAM KISHAN & ANOTHER v. DAYA NAND(D)THR. LRS & OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that joint status of co-sharers ceases on the passing of a partition order under Section 118 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, enabling exercise of right of pre-emption prior to final partition under Section 121, and allowed the appeals setting aside the decree of pre-emption.
Kamal Prasad & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of accused for murder and related offences, holding that delay in FIR was justified, eyewitness testimony was credible, and the plea of alibi was unproven.
Solaris Chem Tech Industries Ltd v. Assistant Executive Engineer Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board
The Supreme Court held that a dispute resolution clause appointing the Chief Engineer as final decision-maker does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, allowing the writ petition to be adjudicated by the High Court.
Syndicate Bank v. N.R. Bhat
The Supreme Court held that an employee cannot belatedly claim pension benefits after missing earlier options and entering into a settlement, but directed the employer to pay interest for delayed payment of retiral dues.
National Projects Construction Corporation Limited v. Royal Construction Company Private Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that payments under the contract and arbitral award must be made in foreign currency as stipulated, and courts cannot direct conversion into Indian Rupees or fix conversion dates inconsistent with the agreement or award.
Vikrant Kapila and Another v. Pankaja Panda and Others
The Supreme Court set aside the decree passed on admission in a partition suit involving disputed testamentary succession, holding that the existence and validity of the Will must be proved at trial before adjudicating succession rights.
Sanjit Saha v. The State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court restored a dismissed Special Leave Petition due to counsel's failure to file surrender proof despite actual surrender, emphasizing procedural safeguards and communication obligations under Article 21.
Chandra Pratap Singh v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's murder conviction under Section 34 IPC due to lack of notice and evidence of common intention but upheld his conviction for causing disappearance of evidence under Section 201 IPC.
M/S. DAKSHIN GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED v. M/S. GAYATRI SHAKTI PAPER AND BOARD LIMITED
The Supreme Court clarified continuous ownership and consumption requirements for captive generating plants, upheld the proportionality principle for associations of persons, distinguished SPVs, and ruled that transfer of ownership does not affect captive status under the Electricity Act, 2003.