Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Anbazhagan v. The State
The Supreme Court altered the appellant's conviction from culpable homicide punishable under Section 304 Part I IPC to Section 304 Part II IPC, holding that only knowledge and not intention to cause death was proved.
राज्य राजधानी दिल्ली सरकार v. भारत संघ
The Supreme Court dismissed the challenge to the NCT Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, holding that Parliament has plenary power under Article 239AA to legislate for Delhi, but referred key constitutional questions to a larger Bench.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the question of Parliament’s power under Article 239-AA(7) to amend the governance structure of Delhi through the 2023 Ordinance, dismissing interim relief but leaving the ultimate validity undecided.
Shatrughan v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable prosecution evidence, inconsistent medical findings, and absence of motive, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Konprob Master v. West Bengal State
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against the petitioner under Sections 419, 353, 447, and 120B IPC, holding that continuation of the case would amount to abuse of process and harassment.
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The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s quashing of FIR and criminal proceedings against the petitioner under Sections 419, 353, 447, and 120B IPC, holding that no prima facie case was made out and the complaint was an abuse of the legal process.
Teesta Atul Setalvad v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court allowed bail to the appellant in a forgery and evidence fabrication case, emphasizing that detailed evidence examination is impermissible at bail stage and that bail can be granted considering risk factors and prior interim bail orders.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Meer Baksh
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal holding that property cannot be declared evacuee property when the original holder never left India, affirming the High Court's orders.
Boini Mahipal and Anr v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants for lack of evidence proving their overt acts in assault, holding mere presence insufficient for conviction under Section 34 IPC.
P. YUVAPRAKASH v. STATE REP. BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of POCSO and related charges, holding that medical evidence established the victim was not a minor and that no penetrative sexual assault or forceful abduction was proved.
Yashodhan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that no prior hearing is mandatory before summoning a person as accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C., dismissing the appeal against the summoning order.
Tarun Kumar v. Assistant Director Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of bail to an accused in a money laundering case, emphasizing the mandatory twin conditions under Section 45 of the PMLA and the serious nature of economic offences.
INDRA BAI v. ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that permanent total disablement under the Employee’s Compensation Act is determined by functional incapacity to perform the original work, restoring full compensation for a labourer whose left hand was rendered useless in an accident.
Arvind Kumar v. State of NCT Delhi
The Supreme Court reclassified a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, holding that negligent accidental discharge of a firearm causing death attracts liability under Section 304 IPC, not Section 302 IPC.
Arvind Kumar v. State of NCT, Delhi
The Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction and held the appellant guilty of causing death by negligence under Section 304A IPC due to accidental firing of a firearm.
PASCHIMANCHALVIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD v. RAMAN ISPAT PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 overrides the Electricity Act, 2003 in insolvency liquidation proceedings, requiring electricity dues to be realized through the IBC's priority scheme.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Shyam Bihari & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused policemen in a murder case due to lack of conclusive evidence linking them to the fatal shot, emphasizing the benefit of doubt and reliability of eyewitness and ballistic evidence.
RANJEET SINGH v. STATE OF CHHATTISGARH
The Supreme Court set aside a murder conviction due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and inconsistencies in the prosecution's case, emphasizing the need for credible and corroborated evidence.
Mathyu Alexander v. Muhammad Shafi & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's order quashing the final investigation report in a fatal motor accident case, emphasizing proper application of criminal procedural law and standards of proof for negligence.
Mathew Alexander v. Mohammed Shafi
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing a final report after further investigation by making findings of fact, and clarified that such reports should not be quashed on merits, while emphasizing the distinct standards of proof in criminal and compensation claims.