Supreme Court of India
18,255 judgments
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.
M/S Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Land Development Office and Ors.
The court upheld the discretionary decision of L&DO to re-allocate temporarily allotted land to the Supreme Court, dismissed the petitioners' challenge, and directed them to vacate the land while mandating reconsideration of alternate land allotment in compliance with safety norms.
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.
The State of Himachal Pradesh v. Surat Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused due to mandatory non-compliance of Section 50 of the NDPS Act regarding personal search consent, rendering the conviction unsustainable.
Rajendra v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court overturned the rape conviction due to unexplained delay, inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing that sole testimony must inspire confidence to sustain conviction.
Mizo Chief Council Mizoram v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the Mizo Chiefs' writ petition under Article 32 for delay and laches, holding that unreasonable delay without valid explanation bars relief even in fundamental rights cases.
Raj Bahadur Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a constable for accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act but reduced his sentence considering his age and incarceration period.
OM SAKTHI SEKAR v. V. SUKUMAR & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the confirmed auction sale under the Recovery of Debts Act but affirmed the High Court's remand for fresh valuation to ensure fair realization of the mortgaged properties' value.
Sudhanshu Kardam v. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The Supreme Court directed appointment of PwD candidates to suitable posts identified under the RPWD Act and Government notifications, allowing creation of supernumerary posts if necessary to uphold their reservation rights.
Manohar Lal v. Commissioner of Police
The Supreme Court held that dismissal without departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b) requires cogent material and valid reasons, and set aside the dismissal order for lack of such justification.
RAVI KHOKHAR v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the Air Force Group Insurance Society is 'State' under Article 12 due to pervasive government control, allowing writ petitions challenging pay parity to proceed.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court formally disposed of a decades-old writ petition on air pollution in NCR, instituting a structured framework of suo moto writ petitions to ensure focused and effective judicial oversight of environmental issues.
M. THANIGIVELU AND ORS. v. TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD
The Supreme Court held that the seniority of directly recruited Assistant Engineers must be reckoned from their initial appointment date including training period, rejecting retrospective reduction of training period for seniority purposes.
Sanjay Kumar Sharma v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a parricide case due to unreliable dying declarations and flawed investigation, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and fair trial standards.