Supreme Court of India
18,255 judgments
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.
Assistant SCI. v. Lakshya Choudhary
The Delhi High Court held that public authorities are entitled to file appeals under Section 19 of the RTI Act and must exhaust this remedy before approaching the High Court, dismissing the petition for non-exhaustion of statutory appeal.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA v. LOVE KAUSHIK
The Delhi High Court held that a public authority is entitled to file appeals under Section 19 of the RTI Act and must exhaust this statutory remedy before approaching the High Court under Article 226.
Assistant SCI. v. Anjali Singh
The Delhi High Court held that a public authority is a "person" entitled to file appeals under Section 19 of the RTI Act and must exhaust this statutory remedy before approaching the High Court.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA v. TEJAS
The Delhi High Court held that public authorities are entitled to file appeals under Section 19 of the RTI Act and must exhaust this remedy before approaching the High Court.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA THROUGH ITS REGISTRY v. YOGENDER
The Delhi High Court held that public authorities are entitled to file appeals under Section 19 of the RTI Act and must exhaust this remedy before approaching the High Court under Article 226.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA v. MUKUND SHARMA
The Delhi High Court held that a public authority is entitled to file appeals under Section 19 of the RTI Act and must exhaust this remedy before approaching the High Court.
Assistant SCI. v. Harsh Kumar Vashisht
The Delhi High Court held that a public authority is entitled to file appeals under Section 19 of the RTI Act and must exhaust this remedy before approaching the High Court under Article 226.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA THROUGH ITS REGISTRY v. MOHD SUFFIYAN
The Delhi High Court held that a public authority is entitled to file appeals under Section 19 of the RTI Act and must exhaust such statutory remedies before approaching the High Court under Article 226.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA v. ANURAG MANKOTIA
The Delhi High Court held that public authorities are entitled to file appeals under the RTI Act and must exhaust statutory appellate remedies before approaching the High Court.
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.