Supreme Court of India
17,225 judgments
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.
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.
ANKITA BHATI v. DEV RAJ SINGH BHATI
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of both divorce and related criminal proceedings from Rajasthan to Himachal Pradesh, prioritizing the wife's convenience and judicial efficiency in matrimonial disputes.
Delhi Development Authority v. Jagan Singh
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken before the 2013 Act's commencement, allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's order directing compensation under the 2013 Act.
State of Orissa v. Laxmi Narayan Das
The Supreme Court dismissed a belated writ petition challenging final land records due to delay, concealment of material facts, and non-maintainability after suit withdrawal, emphasizing the doctrine of delay and laches and the need for clean hands in litigation.
Mangilal v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in an NDPS case due to non-compliance with mandatory Section 52A safeguards, non-production of seized narcotics, hostile witnesses, and procedural irregularities undermining the prosecution's case.
Sivanandan C T and Others v. High Court of Kerala and Others
The Supreme Court held that the Kerala High Court’s post-examination imposition of a viva-voce cut-off violated statutory rules and the petitioners’ legitimate expectation, rendering the decision arbitrary and unconstitutional, but declined to unseat already appointed judges due to public interest.
The State of Kerala v. M. Karunakaran
The Supreme Court adjourned the appeal challenging acquittal in a corruption case pending a larger bench's decision on whether guilt can be inferred without direct evidence of demand and acceptance under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The State of Kerala v. M. Karunakaran
The Supreme Court adjourned the appeal challenging acquittal under the Prevention of Corruption Act pending a larger bench decision on whether conviction can rest on inferential evidence in absence of direct proof of demand and acceptance.
Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld legislative amendments permitting incremental extensions of tenure for the Director of Enforcement and Director of CBI, dismissing challenges that such extensions undermine institutional independence and violate prior court orders.
RAVI KHANDELWAL v. M/S. TALUKA STORES
The Supreme Court held that the five-year bar on filing eviction suits under Section 14(3) of the Rajasthan Premises Act is a temporary restriction that ceases after the period elapses, allowing a prematurely filed suit pending beyond five years to be entertained and decreed.
Priya Pramod Gajbe v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that authentic pre-Constitutional documents establish Scheduled Tribe status and the Affinity Test cannot be the sole basis to reject such claims, allowing the appellant's claim to belong to the Mana Scheduled Tribe.
Amit Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that police must register FIRs and conduct proper investigations into the suspicious deaths of two IIT Delhi students alleging caste-based atrocities, setting aside the High Court's refusal to direct FIR registration.
Pratibha Manchanda v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside anticipatory bail granted in a land forgery case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and ordering a Special Investigation Team to ensure a thorough probe.
SRI LAKSHMANA GOWDA B.N. v. THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by accepting credible evidence of higher income and greater disability, applying the multiplier method and awarding damages for loss of marriage prospects.
Vinod Kumar v. District Magistrate Mau
The Supreme Court held that disputes regarding apportionment of compensation under the National Highways Authority Act, 1956 must be referred to the Principal Civil Court, and the District Magistrate has no jurisdiction to decide such disputes.
Mohd. Naushad v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld convictions of key accused in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case, commuted death sentence to life imprisonment, and affirmed principles on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements, and admissibility of pointing out.
The Madras Aluminium Co. Ltd. v. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
The Supreme Court held that the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board's unreasonable delay in approving the appellant's application to reduce contracted electricity demand was arbitrary under Article 14, entitling the appellant to a refund of excess charges paid.