Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
Kirit Mistry v. K Finvest Ltd
The Supreme Court held that under Regulation 4 of the Bombay Stock Exchange Membership Regulations, 1992, the transferor of a stock exchange membership card is entitled to the fee payable on the transfer, dismissing the appeal of the transferee challenging this entitlement.
ASSISTANT WILD LIFE WARDEN v. K. K. MOIDEEN
The Supreme Court remitted the matter to the High Court for fresh examination of entitlement to sale proceeds after seized rosewood logs and lorry were sold during litigation under the Kerala Forest Act, 1961.
DEV GUPTA v. PEC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The Supreme Court held that imposing a uniform 75% minimum academic eligibility criterion for sports quota admissions is arbitrary and discriminatory, directing admissions be made based on sports merit consistent with the sports policy.
Hind Offshore Pvt. Ltd. v. IFFCO – Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's denial of a marine insurance claim due to the insured's breach of class warranty by failing to disclose prior vessel damage to the Classification Society, invalidating the Class Certificate and discharging insurer liability.
Jaipur Development Authority v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court remanded the National Green Tribunal's order on interim environmental compensation for lack of reasons, directing reconsideration of the quantum after hearing parties.
Government of Kerala v. Joseph
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of adverse possession over Government land due to insufficient evidence and procedural infirmities, restoring the First Appellate Court's decision dismissing the claim.
Bhagyoday Cooperative Bank Ltd v. Ravindra Balkrishna Patel
The Supreme Court held that a deemed decree under the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act arising from arbitration can be executed in any competent court without transfer, and that attachment under Order 21 Rule 46 is mandatory before garnishee orders, but money deposited in court must be dealt with under Order 21 Rule 52.
Bhagyoday Cooperative Bank Ltd v. Ravindra Balkrishna Patel
The Supreme Court held that execution of a deemed decree under Section 103 of the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act is not governed by Sections 38 and 39 CPC, allowing a fresh execution petition without transfer and clarifying mandatory attachment procedures under Order 21 CPC.
Mohmood Ali v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's refusal to quash the FIR after the final report was accepted and proceedings closed, affirming that acceptance of a final report closes criminal proceedings.
Iqbal @ Bala v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that an FIR alleging serious sexual offences should not be quashed at the threshold if it prima facie discloses cognizable offences, directing the accused to seek discharge under Section 227 CrPC at trial.
Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR alleging sexual offences, directing the appellants to seek discharge at trial stage under Section 227 CrPC after considering investigation materials.
Mahmood Ali v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed a 14-year delayed FIR alleging fraud and threats, holding it to be frivolous, inherently improbable, and instituted with mala fide intent, thereby preventing abuse of the criminal justice process.
Mohammad Wajid v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging robbery and intimidation, holding that the allegations were vague, improbable, and did not prima facie disclose offences under Sections 395, 504, 506, and 323 IPC.
Mohammad Wajid & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging dacoity and related offences for lack of prima facie offence, delay, and inherent improbability, emphasizing strict construction of penal statutes and abuse of process of law.
Krishan Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to failure of prosecution to establish circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing strict scrutiny of last seen evidence and extra judicial confession.
S.S. Cold Storage India Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against repudiation of an insurance claim for ammonia leakage damage, holding that the insurer’s repudiation based on an unsubstantiated surveyor’s report amounted to deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act.
M/s E Narayafa v. United India Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that the appellant shrimp farmer was entitled to insurance compensation for loss due to disease, rejecting insurer's claim denial and fixing compensation based on minimum valuation with interest.
M/S. ISNAR AQUA FARMS v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the insurer must indemnify the insured based on the lowest loss valuation method stipulated in the policy and cannot repudiate claims ignoring independent certification, awarding the appellant balance compensation with interest.
A. SREENIVASA REDDY v. RAKESH SHARMA
The Supreme Court held that Section 197 CrPC does not apply to a Nationalised Bank officer removable without Government sanction, and absence of sanction under the PC Act does not bar prosecution under IPC offences, dismissing the appellant's plea to quash criminal proceedings.
Haji Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging dacoity and related offences as frivolous and an abuse of process, emphasizing the Court's power to prevent malicious prosecution under Section 482 CrPC.