Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Haribhau @ Bhausaheb Dinkar Kharuse & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 149 IPC, affirming that members of an unlawful assembly sharing a common object are vicariously liable for offences committed by the group.
Jane Kaushik v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that both State and private establishments have positive constitutional and statutory obligations to prevent discrimination against transgender persons and provide reasonable accommodation, directing enforcement of the 2019 Act and awarding relief to the petitioner.
K.S. Manjunath and Others v. Moorasavirappa @ Muttanna Chennappa Batil and Others
The Supreme Court held that a suit for specific performance is not maintainable without challenging the validity of termination of an agreement to sell, and subsequent purchasers with notice of a subsisting agreement cannot claim bona fide purchaser status.
Raj Pal Singh v. Rajveer & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case, emphasizing that where two views are possible on evidence, acquittal should not be disturbed without compelling reasons.
Jayantibhai Chaturbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of a doctor for rape under Section 376(2)(d) IPC despite the victim and her husband turning hostile, relying on corroborative medical and forensic evidence.
Shaik Shabuddin v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court affirmed rape and murder convictions but set aside SC/ST Act convictions and modified life sentence to 25 years for one accused, emphasizing knowledge of caste and admissibility of confession and recovery under Section 27 Evidence Act.
CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION v. DAYAMOY MAHATO
The Supreme Court held that Section 436-A CrPC does not apply to offences punishable with death, balanced the right to liberty under Article 21 against national security concerns in bail matters involving terrorism charges, and issued directions to expedite trials and ensure fairness under reverse burden statutes.
Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that lack of menstrual hygiene facilities in schools violates fundamental rights under Articles 14, 21, and 21A, directing the State to provide free sanitary pads and separate toilets to ensure substantive equality in education for adolescent girls.
Sanjay Paliwal and Another v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a suit for mandatory injunction due to disputed title and possession, holding such injunction without possession claim barred under Section 41(h) of the Specific Relief Act.
Shrikrishna v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC in a group fight case, reduced the sentence considering the appellant's age and time served, and dismissed the appeal.
Gulfisha Fatima v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the statutory bail restrictions under UAPA, dismissing bail pleas of accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, while clarifying the constitutional and statutory framework governing bail and prolonged incarceration.
Divjot Sekhon v. State of Punjab and Others
The Supreme Court held that altering sports quota admission criteria mid-process to include achievements from Classes IX and X was arbitrary and unlawful, directing adjustment of admissions and emphasizing transparency and fairness in policy formulation.
Ashish Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that statutory recruitment rules prevail over inconsistent advertisement qualifications and directed appointment of the appellant as Psychologist, rejecting the requirement of both graduation and training qualification together.
Ashish Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that statutory recruitment rules prevail over contradictory advertisement qualifications and directed appointment of a candidate denied on incorrect qualification grounds.
NANDI INFRASTRUCTURE CORRIDOR ENTERPRISES LTD. & ANR. v. B. GURAPPA NAIDU & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction under Article 227 by modifying the Executing Court's valuation of land compensation, affirming the Executing Court's determination of Rs. 1,000 per square foot as the correct guideline value under the Karnataka Government notification.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Terrascope Ventures Limited
The Supreme Court held that diversion of preferential allotment proceeds for undisclosed purposes violates SEBI regulations and cannot be ratified by shareholders, restoring penalties imposed on the company and its directors.
NEW INDIAASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. REKHA CHAUDHARY AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that penalty for delay in payment under Section 4A(3)(b) of the Employees' Compensation Act is a personal liability of the employer and cannot be imposed on the insurer, who is liable only for compensation and interest.
Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir v. Saba Wani
The Supreme Court upheld the closure of the Rehbar-e-Taleem scheme but directed appointment of candidates in select panels subject to acquiring minimum qualifications under the RTE Act, balancing vested rights and constitutional mandates for quality education.
Pawan Khera v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the appellant accused of exhibiting allegedly forged documents in politically charged press conferences, emphasizing the need to balance personal liberty with investigation interests and rejecting custodial interrogation absent compelling necessity.
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the creation or expansion of criminal offences relating to hate speech is exclusively a legislative function, reaffirming the doctrine of separation of powers and emphasizing enforcement of existing laws while allowing judicial oversight through continuing mandamus.