Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
K C Theatre v. State of Jammu and Kashmir
The Supreme Court held that cinema hall owners may prohibit outside food inside theatres as a legitimate business decision, setting aside the High Court's direction that such prohibition violates fundamental rights.
Muthoot Leasing and Finance Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that interest embedded in hire-purchase instalments is not taxable under the Interest-Tax Act, 1974 as it does not constitute interest on loans and advances.
Muthoot Leasing and Finance Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that interest embedded in hire-purchase instalments does not qualify as taxable interest under the Interest-Tax Act, 1974, and set aside the High Court's contrary ruling.
Deepak Gaba and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Jotun India and others, holding that the allegations constituted a civil dispute and did not disclose offences under Sections 405, 420, or 471 IPC, emphasizing careful scrutiny before summoning in criminal cases.
Deepak Gaba and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Jotun India Pvt. Ltd. and others, holding that the allegations amounted to a civil dispute and did not satisfy the ingredients of criminal offences under Sections 405, 406, 420, or 471 IPC.
Prem Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the murder of his two sons by manual strangulation based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and rejected the belated plea of mental incapacity.
Prem Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a father for the murder of his two sons by manual strangulation based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and rejected the plea of mental incapacity raised late.
Kaushal Kishor v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that reasonable restrictions on free speech under Article 19(2) are exhaustive, fundamental rights are enforceable only against the State, and Ministers’ official statements can attract State liability, while emphasizing the need for a voluntary code of conduct for Ministers.
Shri Nashik Panchavati Panjarpol Trust & Ors. v. The Chairman & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act filed in accordance with consent terms approved by the High Court is not barred by limitation, setting aside the High Court's order and restoring the Reference Court's award.
Iqram v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that sentences in multiple convictions must run concurrently if the trial court does not specifically order otherwise, setting aside the High Court's order of consecutive sentences to prevent miscarriage of justice.
Iqram v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that multiple sentences imposed in separate trials should run concurrently unless the court specifically directs otherwise, allowing the appellant's appeal and setting aside the High Court's order of consecutive sentences.
CISF and Others v. Santosh Kumar Pandey
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of a CISF constable for misconduct, clarifying the limited scope of judicial review in disciplinary matters and rejecting the High Court's interference based on evidence reappraisal.
Rajaram v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 498A IPC due to discrediting of the sole incriminating dying declaration against the appellant and lack of other supporting evidence.
DVR Mukesh Kumar Raigar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of a CISF constable for deliberate suppression of pending criminal case at appointment, affirming limited judicial interference in disciplinary actions within disciplined forces.
Manusha Sreekumar & Ors. v. The United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for loss of dependency by fixing the deceased's income based on statutory minimum wages, limiting appellate interference with fact findings, and upheld non-conventional heads awarded by the High Court.
Gohar Mohammed v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the vehicle owner for compensation due to invalid permit and violation of insurance terms, emphasizing strict adherence to the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 and expeditious claim settlement procedures.
Gohar Mohammed v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the vehicle owner for compensation in a fatal motor accident due to invalid permit and emphasized adherence to the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 procedural framework for expeditious claim settlement.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Ram Prakash Sehrawat
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken, even if compensation was unpaid, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Ram Prakash Sehrawat
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken or compensation tendered, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.
Delhi Development Authority v. Chandermal
The Supreme Court held that lawful possession taken by the Land Acquisition Collector prevents deemed lapse of land acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act despite non-payment of compensation.