Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
The State of Bihar v. Sudha Singh
The Supreme Court held that confiscation proceedings under the Bihar Special Courts Act do not abate upon the death of the accused public servant and can continue against relatives holding the property, setting aside the High Court's order that had quashed such proceedings.
Ayyub Malik and Another v. State of Uttarakhand and Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a husband accused of kidnapping a minor girl, holding that their subsequent valid marriage and cohabitation warranted discontinuance to prevent abuse of process.
V. Ganesan v. State Rep by the Sub Inspector
The Supreme Court held that absence of dishonest intention at the time of making a promise negates cheating under Section 420 IPC and quashed criminal proceedings arising from a failed movie investment.
Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd. v. Vijaya Bank
The Supreme Court held that a corporate depositor availing banking services is not a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act if the services are for commercial purposes, and allegations involving fraud require adjudication in civil or criminal courts, not summary consumer forums.
Virinder Pal Singh v. Punjab and Sind Bank
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated before retirement can continue post-retirement under Service Regulations, permitting imposition of penalties such as reduction in pay scale, and dismissed the appeal challenging such punishment.
2 Million Lives at Risk v. Rajasthan
The Supreme Court mandated stringent enforcement and coordinated remedial measures to address systemic pollution and environmental degradation of the Jojari River in Rajasthan, emphasizing State accountability and the Polluter Pays principle.
R. HALLE v. RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that uncontroverted medical and neuropsychological evidence of severe cognitive impairment warrants assessing functional disability at 100%, overruling the High Court's reduction to 30%.
Steel Authority of India v. Shambhu Prasad Singh
The Supreme Court held that SAIL can withhold gratuity and adjust penal rent for ex-employees retaining staff quarters beyond permissible periods, overruling earlier concessions and emphasizing simultaneous discharge of reciprocal obligations.
Union of India v. Prakash Industries Limited
The Supreme Court held that the Respondent is entitled to coal supply at the current rate for the suspended period under a fresh agreement, rejecting claims for monetary compensation.
Subramani v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for murdering his wife by setting her on fire, relying on a credible dying declaration and corroborative evidence.
Charan Preet Singh v. Municipal Corporation Chandigarh
The Supreme Court held that immunity of Ninth Schedule laws from judicial review is subject to the basic structure doctrine and directed creation of a supernumerary post to accommodate both candidates in a recruitment dispute involving constitutional interpretation.
Mohammad Kaleem v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the Trial Court erred in rejecting the application to summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC by applying an unduly strict standard, and allowed the appeal directing their summoning based on strong and cogent evidence.
Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that limiting maternity benefits to adoptive mothers of children below three months is unconstitutional as it violates Articles 14 and 21 by arbitrarily discriminating against adoptive mothers and denying holistic care rights.
Canara Bank Overseas Branch v. Archean Industries Private Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of Defendant No. 1 under a valid contract of guarantee and affirmed the third-party decree against the Bank for erroneous remittance, dismissing both appeals.
UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD v. SAYONA COLORS PVT. LTD
The Supreme Court repudiated a fraudulent fire insurance claim based on deliberate arson, setting aside the consumer commission's partial award and emphasizing that fraud vitiates all claims.
Sharla Bazliel v. Baldev Thakur
The Supreme Court held that an FIR alleging forgery and fraud cannot be quashed prematurely under Section 482 CrPC when forensic examination is pending, and directed continuation of investigation and trial.
Vishvjeet and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court granted bail and transferred the criminal proceedings against toll plaza employees to Delhi after condemning violent intimidation by Bar Association members that obstructed their right to legal representation and fair trial.
Shiny C.J. & Ors. v. Shalini Sreenivasan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that graduate Anganwadi Workers with SSLC and experience are eligible to apply under both the 11% graduate quota and the 29% SSLC quota for Supervisor vacancies in ICDS, overturning the High Court's exclusionary interpretation.
Bhola Mahto v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order convicting the appellant under Section 304 Part II IPC due to procedural lapses in appointing amicus curiae without notice and remanded the appeal for fresh hearing with directions to ensure fair representation and expeditious disposal.
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC v. P. CHANDRAMOULI
The Supreme Court held that amounts received under employer-provided group insurance cannot be deducted from statutory motor accident compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and dismissed appeals challenging enhanced compensation awards.