Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
Satbir Singh v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's recall as a witness under Section 311 CrPC to ensure a just decision, emphasizing judicial discretion and balancing delay and prejudice.
Niranjan Das v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court remanded the appellant's murder conviction appeal for fresh hearing due to denial of reasonable preparation time to the appointed advocate, emphasizing the right to fair representation.
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The Court mandates strict enforcement and monitoring of reservation quotas for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government employment to uphold constitutional equality and social justice.
Vijaya Bhiku Kadam v. Mayani Bhag Shikshan Prasarak Mandal
The Supreme Court reinstated the appellant as a full-time lecturer against the open category post, adjusting seniority and directing State grant-in-aid, while preserving the status of the competing candidate.
Ilavarasan v. The Superintendent of Police & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that marriages solemnized under Section 7A of the Hindu Marriage Act (Tamil Nadu Amendment) are valid without public declaration, affirming the right to free choice of spouse and overruling the High Court's contrary interpretation.
M. Sivadasan v. A. Soudamini
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that under Hindu Mitakshara law and the Hindu Succession Act, female heirs without possession cannot claim absolute ownership of ancestral agricultural property, especially where adverse possession by defendants is established.
State of Punjab v. M/S. Shikha Trading Co.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's direction to register a criminal case against a State officer for alleged forgery, emphasizing the need for evidence and opportunity to be heard before passing adverse remarks.
Dr. Prakasan M.P. and Others v. State of Kerala and Another
The Supreme Court held that extension of retirement age is a policy decision of the State Government and refused to grant retrospective benefit to Homeopathic Medical College teachers, dismissing their appeal against exclusion from earlier Government Orders.
Rajo @ Rajwa @ Rajendra Mandal v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that remission of life imprisonment must be granted based on a reasoned opinion of the presiding judge considering relevant factors and post-conviction conduct, and directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s premature release application after over 24 years of incarceration.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Narottam Dhakad & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that charge sheets under Section 173 CrPC need not be filed in the language of the Court and translations are required only if the accused cannot understand the language, applying the test of failure of justice.
HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral tribunal’s composite measurement interpretation for embankment construction, setting aside the High Court’s interference and restoring the awards in favor of the contractors.
Mukesh Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant, ruling that refusal to participate in a Test Identification Parade does not violate Article 20(3) and that identification evidence in court, corroborated by other evidence, suffices for conviction.
Ram Manohar Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, based on consistent ocular and medical evidence despite non-recovery of weapon.
XXX v. Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted to accused in serious criminal offences, imposing stringent conditions to ensure fair trial and prevent interference with justice.
State Bank of India v. A.G.D. Reddy
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary findings supported by evidence cannot be set aside by courts on reappreciation of evidence and upheld the penalty imposed on a bank officer for failure to conduct periodical inspections and negligence in securing equitable mortgage.
Ved Kumari (Dead through her Legal Representative) v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that execution courts must enforce possession decrees against judgment-debtors despite third-party encroachments by adjudicating resistance under Order XXI CPC, and set aside orders dismissing execution petitions on grounds of alleged loss of possession.
K. Samba Moorthy v. Sanjiv Chadha & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that quashing of disciplinary proceedings entitles the employee to retrospective promotion and monetary benefits, directing compliance with the writ order despite prior cancellation of promotion.
State of U.P. v. Vinay Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's refund order in a mining lease dispute involving interstate boundary issues and remanded the case for fresh consideration of possession and contractual obligations.
Dariyao Kanwar v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that death due to health failure while driving is an accident arising out of employment under the Employees' Compensation Act, entitling dependents to compensation, and restored the award in their favor.
Thangjam Arunkumar v. Yumkham Erabot Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that non-filing of the prescribed affidavit under Section 83(1)(c) of the Representation of People Act in election petitions alleging corrupt practice is a curable defect and does not warrant dismissal at the threshold.