Supreme Court of India
15,091 judgments
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Bhupendra Yadav
The Supreme Court upheld the State's discretion to reject a police constable candidate despite his acquittal in a criminal case, emphasizing that truthful disclosure does not guarantee appointment when offences involve moral turpitude and acquittal is not clean.
Sita Soren v. Union of India
The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration by a larger Bench the scope of immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution protecting legislators from criminal prosecution for bribery related to their votes or speeches.
Appaiya v. Andimuthu@ Thangapandi
The Supreme Court held that certified copies of registered sale deeds are admissible evidence to prove title and restored the trial and first appellate courts' decree granting the appellant title and possession over the entire suit property.
Samir Kumar Majumder v. The Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a substitute teacher who attains temporary status after three months continuous service is entitled to continuity of service upon absorption through screening, but denied the appellant's claim for absorption as Assistant Teacher due to constructive res judicata.
BTL EPC Ltd v. Macawber Beekay Pvt Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the appellant's bid and Letter of Intent, ruling that the consortium agreement with a foreign entity did not constitute a bidding consortium requiring registration under the Public Procurement Order, and emphasized judicial restraint in tender disputes.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-10 v. M/S Krishak Bharti Cooperative Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that dividend income exempt under Omani tax laws as a development incentive is entitled to tax credit in India under the India-Oman DTAA, affirming the assessee's permanent establishment status and dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
Brihan Karan Sugar Syndicate Private Limited v. Yashwantrao Mohite Krushna Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's interim stay of a decree granting permanent injunctions for copyright infringement and passing off, emphasizing the defense of acquiescence and the need for proper proof of goodwill at the final hearing.
Buddhadeb Saha & Ors. v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dowry death under Section 304B IPC despite negative viscera reports, emphasizing the mandatory presumption under Section 113B of the Evidence Act and reliance on circumstantial evidence.
B.C. Nagaraj & Anr. v. The State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State Government must grant retrospective UGC pay scale benefits to appellants as it had accepted and implemented similar benefits for similarly placed employees without challenge.
Vasant Nature Cure Hospital & Pratibha Maternity Hospital Trust v. Ukaji Ramaji through his Legal Heirs
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order restoring a repeatedly dismissed review application due to non-prosecution, emphasizing the need for valid reasons and discouraging misuse of the legal process.
Rupesh Manger (Thapa) v. State of Sikkim
The Supreme Court reinstated the Trial Court's acquittal of the appellant on the ground of legal insanity under Section 84 IPC, holding that the High Court erred in reversing the acquittal without perversity.
CHEN KHOI KUI v. LIANG MIAO SHENG
The Supreme Court held that the Registrar of Societies lacks substantive power to cancel registrations without due process and remanded the matter for reconsideration adhering to natural justice.
Panchayat Qureshian and Another v. State of Rajasthan and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful closure of a polluting slaughter house by the Rajasthan Pollution Control Board under statutory environmental provisions, dismissing challenges to the Permanent Lok Adalat's jurisdiction.
Javed Shaukat Ali Qureshi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant and co-accused due to unreliable solitary eyewitness testimony and extended parity-based relief to similarly placed accused, emphasizing the necessity of corroboration and fair identification procedures in mob violence cases.
People’s Union for Civil Liberties v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to formulate comprehensive guidelines regulating police media briefings during ongoing criminal investigations to balance free speech, fair trial rights, and victim privacy.
R. RAGHAVENDRAN v. C. RAJA JOHN
The Supreme Court clarified that promoters of MSMEs under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code must compete with other resolution applicants except in exceptional circumstances, allowing the Resolution Professional to invite and consider all resolution plans.
A. Valliammai v. K.P. Murali and Others
The Supreme Court held that the suit for specific performance was barred by limitation and set aside the decree, directing compensation to the assignees under Article 142.
Bhaktu Gorain & Anr. v. The State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld the life convictions of two appellants for murder, affirming that their common intention to kill was established by evidence of assault with deadly weapons and prior animosity.
State of West Bengal and Another v. M/s. Chiranjilal (Mineral) Industries of Bagandih and Another
The Supreme Court held that the State must execute a mining lease for the portion of land it owns in favor of the applicant, rejecting claims beyond that, applying the amended MMDR Act and relevant rules on eligibility and procedural compliance.
AXIS BANK LIMITED v. NAREN SHETH & ANR.
The Supreme Court upheld the admission of a Section 7 IBC petition filed within extended limitation period based on valid acknowledgments of debt, dismissing the appeal challenging delay and admissibility of documents.