Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
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The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 364A IPC for lack of proof of threat element and modified them to Section 363 IPC, directing release of accused who had served sentence.
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The Supreme Court modified convictions from Section 364A IPC to Section 363 IPC due to lack of proof of threat of death or injury, emphasizing proper charge framing and evidentiary standards in abduction-for-ransom cases.
Ravi Dhingra v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 364A IPC for kidnapping for ransom due to insufficient proof of threat or apprehension of death or hurt, modifying them to convictions under Section 363 IPC for kidnapping.
M/s. BLS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED v. M/s. RAJWANT SINGH & Others
The Supreme Court held that dismissal of complaints for non-appearance of the complainant is improper once the complainant's evidence is recorded and closed, and the trial can proceed under the proviso to Section 256(1) CrPC.
The State of Chhattisgarh v. Aman Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that courts should not interfere at the investigation stage unless the FIR discloses no cognizable offence or is manifestly mala fide.
The State of Chhattisgarh v. Aman Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that courts should not interfere at the investigation stage unless in rare cases, and mala fide allegations must be specifically pleaded and proved.
Sarbjeet Kaur v. Punjab State & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and criminal conspiracy in a property sale dispute, holding that breach of contract without dishonest intention is a civil matter and not a criminal offence.
M/S DHARTI DREDGING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE, GUNTUR
The Supreme Court held that essential parts integral to the functioning of a Cutter Suction Dredger qualify for customs duty exemption, setting aside the CESTAT order and restoring the appellate relief.
M/S DHARTI DREDGING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE, GUNTUR
The Supreme Court held that various imported items integral to the functioning of a Cutter Suction Dredger qualify for customs duty exemption, restoring the appellate authority's order and setting aside the tribunal's contrary decision.
Sarbjeet Kaur v. Punjab State & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR alleging fraud in a property sale dispute, holding that criminal prosecution cannot be sustained for a civil breach of contract without criminal intent.
National Institute of Rural Development v. Shyam Sunder Prasad Sharma
The Supreme Court held that a contract employee regularised under specific rules is entitled only to the new pension scheme benefits and cannot claim old pension benefits retrospectively or change pension scheme options post-regularisation.
National Institute of Rural Development v. Shyam Sunder Prasad Sharma
The Supreme Court held that a contract employee regularised under statutory rules is entitled only to the new pension scheme benefits prospectively and cannot claim retrospective old pension benefits.
Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to recall its order that withdrew interim financial reliefs granted to builders other than Amrapali Group, holding such reliefs were not justified for unrelated developers.
Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to recall its order that withdrew interim reliefs granted to builders other than Amrapali Group, holding such reliefs were unjustified and confined to the original parties and circumstances.
State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another
The Supreme Court held that the Governor must summon the State Assembly on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers and cannot delay this constitutional duty based on personal views or pending legal advice.
Punjab Raj Patidar v. Punjab Rajpal Principal Secretary & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Governor must summon the State Legislative Assembly on the advice of the Council of Ministers and that refusal without valid constitutional grounds is unconstitutional.
State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another
The Supreme Court held that the Governor must summon the State Assembly on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers without delay or personal discretion, affirming the constitutional roles under Articles 167 and 174.
Indrajit Das v. Tripura State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to incomplete circumstantial evidence and inconsistencies, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstances to sustain conviction.
Indrajit Das v. State of Tripura
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt in a murder case.
Indrajit Das v. Tripura State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on circumstantial evidence.