Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
N Paraeswaran Unni v. G Kannan
The Supreme Court held that a statutory notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is validly served if sent by registered post within fifteen days of cheque dishonour intimation, and a subsequent delayed notice does not invalidate the complaint, thereby restoring the conviction.
Chhanga @ Manoj v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC for attempted murder by bomb attack, affirming that intention to kill can be inferred from circumstances even if injuries are simple.
State of Uttarakhand & Ors. v. Kumaon Stone Crusher
The Supreme Court held that transit fee under the Indian Forest Act can only be levied on forest produce as defined therein, excluding finished products and minerals regulated under the Mines and Minerals Act, and clarified the interpretation of 'brought from a forest' and the scope of State legislative competence.
Commissioner of Income Tax 5 Mumbai v. M/s. Essar Teleholdings Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Rule 8D of the Income Tax Rules prescribing the method for disallowance under Section 14A is prospective and cannot be applied retrospectively to assessment years prior to 2007-08.
United Bank of India and others v. United Bank of India Retirees’ Welfare Association and others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of differential dearness relief rates for pre- and post-November 2002 retirees of United Bank of India, rejecting claims for uniform payment based on the distinct pension schemes and bipartite settlements.
Kalim Khan v. Fimidabee
The Supreme Court held that an accident arising from the use of a stationary tractor's battery to trigger blasting explosives qualifies as a motor vehicle accident under the Motor Vehicles Act, remanding the issue of insurer's liability for compensation.
State of Karnataka v. P. Ravikumar @ Ravi
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of two accused in a murder case, holding that extra-judicial confessions without corroboration and circumstantial evidence insufficient to prove conspiracy do not warrant conviction.
State of Karnataka v. Srinivasa
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case where medical evidence did not conclusively prove homicidal death, granting the accused benefit of doubt.
State of Karnataka v. Srinivasa
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to inconclusive medical evidence and the possibility of suicide, granting the accused the benefit of doubt.
State of Karnataka v. A.B. Mahesha
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused due to material contradictions in prosecution evidence creating reasonable doubt.
State of Karnataka v. A.B. Mahesha
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused due to material contradictions in prosecution evidence creating reasonable doubt.
Subhash Mahto v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the life imprisonment conviction of Subhash Mahto for murder under Section 302 IPC, dismissing his appeal and rejecting his claim for differential treatment or benefit of doubt.
Subhash Mahto v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the life imprisonment conviction of Subhash Mahto for murder under Section 302 IPC based on specific overt acts and eyewitness evidence, dismissing his appeal.
M/S BEE GEE CORPORATION PVT. LTD v. PUNJAB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
The Supreme Court upheld a court auction sale in favor of a decree holder purchaser, ruling that procedural requirements under Order 21 Rules 72 and 85 CPC were duly complied with and the sale was valid.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Hansraj @ Hansu
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused due to the prosecution's failure to prove proper custody and timely analysis of seized narcotic substances.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Hansraj @ Hansu
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused under the NDPS and Excise Acts due to failure of the prosecution to prove proper custody and preservation of seized contraband, emphasizing the necessity of an unbroken chain of custody.
Bhagirath v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under the sudden fight exception, reducing his sentence accordingly and allowing the appeal.
Bhagirath v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, reducing his sentence to the period already served and allowing the appeal.
Mahender Chawla & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Supreme Court directed the nationwide implementation of the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, recognizing the State's constitutional duty to protect witnesses to ensure fair trials and uphold the rule of law.
Forech India Ltd v. Edelweiss Assets Reconstruction Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code override pending winding up petitions before High Courts where notice has been served, affirming the primacy of the Code and the jurisdiction of the NCLT.