Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Natthu Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and lack of corroboration, granting benefit of doubt.
Gajanand Sharma v. Adarsh Siksha Parisad Samiti
The Supreme Court held that prior approval of the Director of Education is mandatory under Section 18 of the Rajasthan Non-Governmental Educational Institutions Act, 1989 before terminating an employee, even after disciplinary enquiry, and set aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Stalin @ Satalin Samuvel v. State
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable eye witness testimony and flawed identification parade, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards in criminal trials.
Stalin @ Satalin Samuvel v. State
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable eye witness evidence and flawed identification parade procedures, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards in criminal trials.
Rajaram S/O Sriramulu Naidu v. Maruthachalam
The Supreme Court quashed the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to successful rebuttal of presumption by the accused, while upholding civil recovery decrees with modification based on amounts deposited.
Rajaram S/O Sriramulu Naidu v. Maruthachalam
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the accused successfully rebutted the presumption of debt discharge by adducing credible evidence, while upholding the civil decrees with modification.
Jabir v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction based solely on the 'last seen' theory due to inconsistencies, unexplained FIR delay, and incomplete circumstantial evidence.
Delhi Development Authority v. Manpreet Singh
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser acquiring land after the 2013 Land Acquisition Act has no locus to challenge acquisition proceedings or lapsing thereof, setting aside the High Court's order in favor of the purchaser.
Delhi Development Authority v. Manpreet Singh
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser post-2013 Act has no locus to challenge land acquisition lapsing under Section 24(2), setting aside the High Court's order in favor of the purchaser.
Bimla Tiwari v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld pre-arrest bail granted to accused in dowry and cheating case but struck down the condition requiring monetary payment as a precondition for bail, emphasizing that criminal law process should not be used for money recovery.
Bimla Tiwari v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld pre-arrest bail granted to accused in a dowry-related criminal case but struck down the condition requiring payment of money as a precondition for bail, emphasizing that criminal law should not be used for money recovery.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. T. Gangi Reddy @ Yerra Gangi Reddy
The Supreme Court held that bail granted under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. on default of investigation can be cancelled on merits if strong grounds exist, overruling the High Court's bar on such cancellation.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. T. Gangi Reddy @ Yerra Gangi Reddy
The Supreme Court held that bail granted on default under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. can be cancelled on merits after filing of chargesheet if strong grounds exist, overruling the High Court's bar on such cancellation.
Delhi Development Authority v. Eminent Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court overruled the High Court's declaration of lapse of land acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, holding that possession taken or compensation paid prevents lapse, clarifying the correct interpretation of the provision.
Delhi Development Authority v. Eminent Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court overruled the High Court's declaration of lapse of land acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, holding that possession or payment of compensation prevents lapse, and deposit in Treasury constitutes payment.
Delhi Development Authority v. Beena Gupta
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser has no locus to challenge land acquisition lapsing under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where possession was taken prior to the Act's commencement, and acquisition does not lapse merely due to non-payment of compensation.
Delhi Development Authority v. Beena Gupta
The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken, and a subsequent purchaser cannot challenge acquisition after award.
The Union of India v. Rajib Khan
The Supreme Court held that Nursing Assistants with lower educational qualifications are not entitled to Nursing Allowance at par with Staff Nurses, affirming that pay classification based on qualifications is constitutionally valid.
Union of India v. Rajib Khan
The Supreme Court held that Nursing Assistants without requisite qualifications are not entitled to Nursing Allowance at par with Staff Nurses, affirming that pay classification based on educational qualifications is constitutionally valid.
M/s Oswal Plastic Industries v. Manager, Legal Deptt N.A.I.C.O. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that where the insurer is unable to reinstate damaged property, the insured is entitled to reinstatement value under the insurance policy, not merely depreciated value, and restored the award accordingly.