Supreme Court of India

16,355 judgments

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R Sundaram v. Tamil Nadu State Level Scrutiny Committee

17 Mar 2023 · Aniruddha Bose; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that post-retirement benefits cannot be withheld without due process and proper enquiry into the genuineness of a Scheduled Tribe community certificate, emphasizing the right to pension as a constitutional right.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant community certificate Scheduled Tribe pensionary benefits natural justice

Neeraj Dutta v. State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi)

17 Mar 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal
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The Supreme Court held that demand and acceptance of illegal gratification must be proved beyond reasonable doubt, allowing circumstantial evidence but setting aside conviction where such proof was lacking.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 PC Act Section 13(1)(d) PC Act demand and acceptance of bribe

ICON EDUCATION SOCIETY v. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & OTHERS

17 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sanjay Kumar
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The Supreme Court held that minority unaided educational institutions must submit proposed fees to the AFRC for regulatory approval under the Madhya Pradesh Act, but the AFRC cannot unilaterally fix fees, balancing minority rights with regulatory oversight.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant minority educational institution fee fixation Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee Madhya Pradesh Niji Vyavsayik Shikshan Sanstha Act, 2007

ICON EDUCATION SOCIETY v. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & OTHERS

17 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court held that minority educational institutions must submit proposed fees to the regulatory committee for supervision but the committee cannot unilaterally fix fees, balancing minority rights with regulatory oversight under the Madhya Pradesh Act of 2007.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant minority educational institution fee fixation Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee Madhya Pradesh Niji Vyavsayik Shikshan Sanstha Act 2007

Meenu Prakash Bhantu v. State of Uttar Pradesh

16 Mar 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal · 2023 INSC 244

The Supreme Court held that summoning an additional accused under Section 319 CrPC requires strong evidence of complicity, and mere suspicion or weak material is insufficient, setting aside the High Court's order summoning the appellant in a bank fraud case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 319 CrPC summoning additional accused discretionary power fraudulent withdrawal

Meenu Prakash Bhantu v. State of Uttar Pradesh

16 Mar 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that summoning an additional accused under Section 319 CrPC requires strong evidence indicating near probability of complicity, and dismissed the application to summon the appellant who merely supplied an illegible account statement.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 319 CrPC summoning additional accused discretionary power fraudulent withdrawal

Guna Mahto v. State of Jharkhand

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the murder conviction due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and the impact of non-examination of the Investigating Officer.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence murder Section 302 IPC non-examination of Investigating Officer

Guna Mahto v. State of Jharkhand

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the murder conviction due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and the impact of non-examination of the Investigating Officer.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence murder Section 302 IPC non-examination of Investigating Officer

Udayakumar v. State of Tamil Nadu

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction of Udayakumar due to unreliable eyewitness identification and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant single eyewitness testimony identification parade Section 302 IPC Section 120-B IPC

Narendrasinh Keshubhai Zala v. State of Gujarat

16 Mar 2023 · Sanjay Karol; B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath
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The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of trustworthy evidence for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole eyewitness testimony reliability of witness circumstantial evidence proof beyond reasonable doubt

Ravasaheb @ Ravasahebgouda v. State of Karnataka

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of eight accused for murder based on credible testimony of a single eyewitness and principles of vicarious liability under Section 149 IPC, dismissing the appeals for lack of merit.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant single eyewitness testimony vicarious liability Section 149 IPC delay in FIR

Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh

16 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Sanjay Karol
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted the accused due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the weak evidentiary value of extra-judicial confession without corroboration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant extra-judicial confession circumstantial evidence proof beyond reasonable doubt Section 302 IPC

Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India

16 Mar 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

The Supreme Court mandated mandatory adoption of Ministry of Health guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, affirming the right to health under Article 21 and directing stringent monitoring and action against violations.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant unnecessary hysterectomy right to health Article 21 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines

Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India

16 Mar 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

The Supreme Court directed mandatory adoption and implementation of guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, emphasizing the right to health under Article 21 and ordering stringent monitoring and action against violations.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant unnecessary hysterectomy right to health Article 21 fundamental rights

Ajay Kumar Radheyshyam Goenka v. Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd.

15 Mar 2023 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 232
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The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act can continue despite approval of a resolution plan under the IBC, and directors remain liable notwithstanding debt settlement.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Resolution Plan

Ajay Kumar Radheyshyam Goenka v. Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd.

15 Mar 2023 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; J. B. Pardiwala
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can continue against a company and its directors despite insolvency resolution and approval of a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Resolution Plan

Shankar v. The State of Maharashtra

15 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder on circumstantial evidence due to failure to establish motive and inconclusive 'last seen' evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and unbroken chain of circumstances for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory motive benefit of doubt

Shankar v. The State of Maharashtra

15 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstantial evidence, including the alleged motive and last seen theory.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory motive benefit of doubt

M/S PENNA ELECTRICITY LIMITED v. THE TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD

15 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld that in absence of contractual or regulatory provisions, the electricity Board is not liable to pay fixed or variable charges for power generation shortfall caused by fuel supply shortage under an unapproved PPA.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Electricity Act 2003 Fuel supply risk Plant Load Factor

M/S PENNA ELECTRICITY LIMITED v. THE TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD

15 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that in absence of contractual or regulatory provisions, the electricity board is not liable to pay fixed or variable charges for power generation shortfall caused by fuel shortage, dismissing the appeal of the power producer.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Electricity Act 2003 Power Purchase Agreement fixed charges variable charges