Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Bothilal v. The Intelligence Officer Narcotics Control Bureau
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a heroin trafficking case due to inadmissibility of confessional statements, procedural lapses in sample drawing, and failure to prove possession beyond reasonable doubt.
Bothilal v. The Intelligence Officer Narcotics Control Bureau
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a narcotics case, holding that confessional statements to police officers are inadmissible, procedural safeguards in sample drawing were violated, and possession of contraband was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Rakesh Raman v. Kavita
The Supreme Court allowed the husband's appeal, holding that irretrievable breakdown of marriage evidenced by long separation and repeated failed reconciliations constitutes cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, thereby justifying divorce and awarding permanent alimony.
Union of India v. Santosh Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful discharge of a recruit from the Railway Protection Force before formal appointment based on adverse antecedents, holding that acquittal in criminal trial does not automatically entitle appointment.
Union of India v. Santosh Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of pre-appointment discharge of a recruit in the Railway Protection Force based on antecedent verification despite subsequent acquittal in criminal trial.
Vijay Kumar Ghai v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that its judgment is binding but must be applied after factual scrutiny in each case, dismissing the applicant's plea for blanket application and quashing of criminal proceedings.
Vijay Kumar Ghai v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court dismissed an application seeking intervention and clarification of its earlier judgment, holding that the applicability of its law must be tested on facts of each case and cannot be generalized.
Mukul Agarwal & Ors v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr
The Supreme Court dismissed an application by a non-party seeking clarification of its earlier judgment on quashing criminal proceedings based on civil court findings, holding that applicability must be tested by the concerned court on facts.
Mukul Agarwal & Ors v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr
The Supreme Court dismissed a non-party’s application seeking clarification of its earlier order on quashing criminal proceedings based on civil court findings, holding that applicability of the law must be tested on facts by the concerned court.
State of Gujarat v. Dr. P. A. Bhatt
The Supreme Court held that different pay scales based on educational qualifications within the same medical cadre are valid and that AYUSH doctors do not perform equal work as MBBS doctors to claim equal pay.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court modified its June 2022 directions on Eco-Sensitive Zones to exempt notified/proposed ESZs, mandate site-specific boundaries, prohibit mining within one kilometre of protected areas nationwide, and require adherence to MoEF & CC Guidelines balancing environmental protection with local livelihoods.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court modified its earlier directions on Eco-Sensitive Zones around Protected Areas, emphasizing site-specific notifications under statutory procedure, prohibiting mining within one kilometre, and balancing environmental protection with residents' rights.
RITU CHHABARIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that filing incomplete chargesheets to deny default bail violates the accused's fundamental right to liberty under Article 21, mandating release if investigation is not completed within statutory time.
Ravinder Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that only High Courts and the Supreme Court can impose fixed minimum terms exceeding 14 years in life imprisonment sentences and directed a 20-year minimum term for the appellant convicted of raping his minor daughter.
Ravinder Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that only High Courts and the Supreme Court can impose fixed-term life sentences exceeding 14 years without remission, and accordingly modified the appellant's sentence to life imprisonment with a minimum 20-year term for the rape of his minor daughter.
Kusum Lata Sharma v. Arvind Singh
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its limited revision jurisdiction by disturbing eviction orders based on bona fide requirement, restoring the Rent Controller's orders and affirming a broad construction of 'family' under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Harbhajan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle without proof of knowledge or consent cannot sustain conviction under Section 25 of the NDPS Act and set aside the appellant's conviction.
Harbhajan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle without proof of knowledge or consent cannot sustain conviction under Section 25 of the NDPS Act and set aside the appellant's conviction.
N.N. Global Mercantile Private Limited v. Indo Unique Flame Limited
The Supreme Court held that non-payment of stamp duty on a commercial contract does not invalidate the arbitration agreement contained therein, which is a distinct and enforceable agreement, and referred the issue to a Constitution Bench for authoritative resolution.
Shanti Bhushan thr. Lr. & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
Stamp duty on sale of property must be calculated on the market value as on the date of sale deed execution, allowing deductions for tenancy encumbrances, with valuation to be evidence-based and penalty waived if prior adjudication sought.