Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
John Anthonisamy @ John v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on strong circumstantial evidence including recovery of the dead body and stolen car parts at the accused's instance, despite inconclusive post-mortem and unrelied upon extra judicial confession.
John Anthonisamy @ John v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder based on strong circumstantial evidence including recovery of the dead body and stolen vehicle parts at the accused's instance, dismissing the appeal challenging the reliability of confessional evidence.
Alpine Housing Development Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashok S. Dhariwal
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order permitting additional evidence in a pre-2019 arbitration award challenge under Section 34, applying pre-amendment provisions and emphasizing summary nature and exceptional circumstances.
Alpine Housing Development Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashok S. Dhariwal
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order permitting additional evidence in a pre-2019 amendment Section 34 arbitration challenge, emphasizing the applicability of pre-amendment provisions and exceptional allowance of evidence to ensure justice without defeating arbitration's speedy disposal.
Natthu Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable sole witness testimony recorded after an unexplained delay, granting benefit of doubt.
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.
Herwotmpikard Inndiy Sals Private Limited v. Commissioner of Customs (Import)
The Supreme Court upheld the customs classification of self-adhesive printed labels under tariff item 8471 30 10, confirming the customs duty demand against the appellant.
Hewlett Packard India Sales Private Limited v. Commissioner of Customs (Import) Nhava Sheva
The Supreme Court held that 'All in One Integrated Desktop Computers' are not 'portable' ADP machines under Tariff Item 8471 30 10 and correctly classified them under Tariff Item 8471 50 00, allowing the appeals.
Ram Shri Radhimurkar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that adopted children born after the death of a government servant are not entitled to family pension under Rule 54(14)(b) of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.
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.