Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
Irfan @ Naka v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to doubts over the reliability of dying declarations and eyewitness testimony, emphasizing the necessity of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Riya Bawri v. Mark Alexander Davidson
The Supreme Court held that a partner's retirement from a firm cannot be conclusively established at the quashing stage without evidence, and reinstated criminal proceedings against the partner for dishonoured rent cheques.
Bhagwan Singh v. Netram and Another
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a gang rape case involving a minor, emphasizing the need for judicious bail consideration in heinous offences with prima facie evidence and risk of witness intimidation.
M/s Om Gurusai Construction Company v. M/s V.N. Reddy & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a tender condition mandating submission of performance security within two working days is subject to reasonable interpretation and excused delay caused by a nationwide bank strike, allowing acceptance of security on the earliest possible subsequent date and restoring the work order.
BESCO LIMITED v. STATE OF HARYANA
The Supreme Court partially allowed landowners' appeals, holding that compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act must be determined by applying a standard one-third deduction on proximate sale exemplars reflecting industrial land use, thereby enhancing the compensation awarded by the High Court.
Mina Pun v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants due to non-compliance with the mandatory requirement under Section 50(1) of the NDPS Act to inform them of their right to be searched before a Magistrate or Gazetted Officer, rendering the recovery and conviction invalid.
Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation of Orissa v. Late Surgeon Vice Admiral GP Panda
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s decision that resumption proceedings against lawful possession of government land allotted to an ex-serviceman were illegal, emphasizing the requirement of due process for re-entry and preventing arbitrary dispossession.
Dulu Deka v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that an appointment declared illegal and void ab initio confers no right to salary or continuation in service without challenging the cancellation order.
M/S S.D. SHINDE TR. PARTNER v. GOVT. OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court restored an arbitration award in favor of a contractor, holding that limitation and procedural objections were unfounded and courts must not interfere with factual findings absent legal misconduct.
State of West Bengal v. Mitul Kumar Jana
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a pending criminal case not specifically required in a verification form does not amount to suppression, and directed the State to consider appointment of the acquitted candidate exercising due discretion.
Moorthy v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to serious doubts about the reliability of the extra-judicial confession and inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence.
H. J. BAKER AND BROS. INC. v. THE MINERALS AND METALS TRADE CORPORATION LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld partial interference with an arbitration award on breach of contract damages, affirming the need for proof of market price and mitigation under Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act.
Bachpan Bachao Andolan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the appointment of support persons under the POCSO Rules, 2020 is a mandatory legal entitlement essential for effective assistance and protection of child victims, directing the State to strengthen the support person framework and monitoring mechanisms.
Prakash v. G. Aradhya
The Supreme Court held that a sale deed and a separate reconveyance agreement executed on the same day do not constitute a mortgage by conditional sale under Section 58(c) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and dismissed the appellant's suit for redemption of mortgage.
Experion Developers Private Limited v. Himanshu Dewan and Sonali Dewan
The Supreme Court remanded a consumer dispute on excess sale area charges for fresh consideration, clarifying limitation, estoppel, and non-binding nature of prior non-speaking dismissal orders.
HARENDRA RAI v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court held that witness testimony obtained under duress is inadmissible, directed transfer of trial and appointment of a special prosecutor, and set aside the acquittal due to subversion of the trial process.
Shiramabai Pundalik Bhave v. The Captain, Record Officer for O.I.C. Records, Sena Corps Abhilekh, Gaya, Bihar State and Another
The Supreme Court held that long cohabitation after dissolution of a prior marriage creates a presumption of valid marriage entitling the surviving spouse and children to pensionary benefits despite an earlier void marriage.
Industrial Development Bank of India v. Superintendent of Central Excise and Customs and Others
The Supreme Court held that secured creditors' debts under Section 529A of the Companies Act have overriding priority over customs dues in winding up, and customs authorities do not have a statutory first charge to sell imported goods ahead of secured creditors.
HIND FILTERS LTD. & ANR. v. HIND FILTER EMPLOYEES’ UNION & ANR.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter to the Labour Court to re-examine jurisdiction based on the number of workmen employed, permitting fresh evidence to be led on this crucial factual issue.
Kishan Chand Jain v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed Information Commissions to rigorously monitor and enforce public authorities' mandatory proactive disclosure obligations under Section 4 of the RTI Act to uphold transparency and accountability.