Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Guna Mahto v. State of Jharkhand
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.
Guna Mahto v. Jharkhand State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on circumstantial evidence and non-examination of the investigating officer.
Guna Mahto v. State of Jharkhand
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.
Udayakumar v. Tamil Nadu State
The Supreme Court acquitted the petitioner of murder due to lack of credible evidence and improper identification, setting aside the conviction and emphasizing the necessity of reliable eyewitness testimony and proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Udayakumar v. Tamil Nadu State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness identification and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Udayakumar v. State of Tamil Nadu
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.
Narendrasinh Kesubhai Zala v. Gujarat State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, reaffirming the principle that conviction requires proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Narendrasinh Keshubhai Zala v. Gujarat State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliability of the sole eyewitness and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing that doubt cannot replace proof in criminal convictions.
Narendrasinh Keshubhai Zala v. State of Gujarat
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.
Ravasaheb @ Ravasahebgouda v. State of Karnataka
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.
Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the need for corroborated evidence and the benefit of doubt to the accused.
Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh
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.
Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India
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.
Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India
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.
Ajay Kumar Radheyshyam Goenka v. Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd.
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.
Ajay Kumar Radheyshyam Goenka v. Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd.
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.
Shankar v. The State of Maharashtra
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.
Shankar v. The State of Maharashtra
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.
M/S PENNA ELECTRICITY LIMITED v. THE TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD
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.
M/S PENNA ELECTRICITY LIMITED v. THE TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD
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.