Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
Salilb u/s v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under Section 506 IPC for criminal intimidation, holding that the allegations did not disclose a cognizable offence against the appellant and emphasizing the strict standards for quashing FIRs under Section 482 CrPC.
SALIB @ SHALU @ SALIM v. STATE OF U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant for criminal intimidation, holding that the allegations were false, fabricated, and did not disclose any cognizable offence warranting trial.
Haji Iqbal @ Bala v. Uttar Pradesh State and Others
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant for lack of specific allegations and prima facie offence, emphasizing cautious exercise of quashing powers in serious sexual offence cases.
Haji Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant due to absence of specific allegations against him, emphasizing the Court's power to prevent abuse of criminal process under Section 482 CrPC.
Kamal v. State
The court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a murder case.
Kamal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and unreliable identification.
V. Senthil Balaji v. The State
The Supreme Court held that authorized officers under the PMLA have power to arrest and seek custody, that Section 41A CrPC does not apply to PMLA arrests, and that writ of Habeas Corpus is not maintainable against judicial remand orders absent illegality.
Dinganglung Gangmei v. Mutum Churamani Meetei
The Supreme Court intervened in the Manipur sectarian violence to ensure effective investigation, protection of victims, and restoration of law and order through court-appointed committees and supervisory mechanisms.
Amudalavalasa & Anr. v. M/s Dankuni Steels Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that stamp duty must be paid on the aggregate value of all assets, including plant and machinery permanently attached to land, conveyed in a single sale deed, and Registration Authorities have the power to verify true market value under the Indian Stamp Act.
Ketan Kantilal Seth v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court modified its transfer order to prevent de novo trial where final arguments had concluded and exempted certain senior accused from transfer, emphasizing the limited scope for modifying judgments post pronouncement under Order XII Rule 3.
Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masajid, Varanasi v. Rakhi Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing a non-destructive scientific survey by ASI of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises under Order XXVI Rule 10A CPC, ensuring no damage to the structure and subject to trial court scrutiny.
Ashok Shewakramani & Ors. v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act must contain specific averments under Section 141(1) to hold directors liable, and failure to serve statutory notice or make such averments warrants quashing of the complaint.
Razia Khan v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court confirmed the appellant's conviction for offences against public servants but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors, directing fines and compensation while denying probation.
Union of India v. Indian Navy Civilian Design Officers Association
The Supreme Court held that pay scale fixation and classification of posts are primarily executive functions and set aside the Tribunal and High Court orders granting pay parity between Junior Design Officers and Civilian Technical Officers.
Wazir Khan v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a husband for murdering his wife, affirming that failure to truthfully explain incriminating circumstances within his knowledge justifies invoking Section 106 of the Evidence Act and sustaining conviction on circumstantial evidence.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. VANDANA GUPTA
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of two company directors, holding that vicarious liability under the Delhi Development Act requires proof of control over the company's day-to-day affairs.
E.S.I. Corporation v. M/s. Endocrinology and Immunology Lab
The Supreme Court held that a pathological laboratory is covered under the Employees' State Insurance Act only from the 2007 Kerala Government notification date, dismissing earlier claims of coverage.
State of Punjab v. Paramjit Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case, holding that the disbelieved eyewitness testimony and extra-judicial confession were rightly rejected on cogent grounds.
Kishore Balkrishna Nand v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that a good faith complaint made to a public authority does not constitute defamation under Section 499 IPC and quashed the criminal proceedings initiated on that basis.
Avtar Singh v. Punjab State
The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Avtar Singh for rape due to contradictions in the prosecution case, delay in FIR, and acquittal of co-accused, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.