Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Yashoda v. Sukhwinder Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the decree for specific performance due to suppression of prior litigation amounting to fraud on the court, emphasizing the necessity of full disclosure and clean hands in civil suits.
Vinod Katara v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a claim of juvenility can be raised at any stage, including post-conviction, and directed the Sessions Court to inquire into the petitioner's age based on documentary and medical evidence.
Vinod Katara v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a claim of juvenility can be raised at any stage and directed the Sessions Court to inquire into the petitioner’s age based on credible evidence including Family Register and medical report, applying the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000.
Sunil Kumar Verma v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that a candidate who was an advocate at the time of application but joined judicial service before appointment cannot be disqualified under Dheeraj Mor, allowing reinstatement and continuity of service.
Mohammad Latief Magrey v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of exhumation of a deceased militant's body on public order and health grounds while affirming the family's right to perform religious prayers at the graveyard, balancing fundamental rights with societal interests.
Ketan Kantilal Seth v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of multiple criminal cases pending in different States involving common accused and facts to a single court in Mumbai to ensure fair and expeditious trial.
Ketan Kantilal Seth v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of multiple criminal cases pending in different States against common accused to a single court in Mumbai to ensure fair trial and expeditious disposal.
Joseph Johnson N. Maithkuri v. Subrahmanya
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for accused in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and eyewitness identification, and directed their surrender.
Joseph Johnson N. Maithkuri v. Subrahmanya
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for accused in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and eyewitness identification, and directed their surrender for trial.
Chandigarh Nursing Home and Anr. v. Sukhdeep Kaur
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission cannot enhance compensation in a revision petition without suo moto jurisdiction and notice, set aside the Rs. 10 lakh award, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 4 lakhs under Article 142.
Chandigarh Nursing Home and Anr. v. Sukhdeep Kaur
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission cannot enhance compensation suo moto in a revision petition without notice, set aside the Rs. 10 lakh enhancement, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 4 lakhs under Article 142 for medical negligence.
Rajiv Shukla v. Gold Rush Sales and Services Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by disturbing concurrent findings that a used car was delivered instead of a new one, directing replacement of the car and restoring the original consumer forum orders.
P. DHARAMARAJ v. SHANMUGAM
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of a criminal complaint in a cash-for-job corruption case, holding that compromise cannot justify quashing offences involving public servants and that victims have locus standi to challenge such orders.
P. DHARAMARAJ v. SHANMUGAM
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of a criminal complaint involving a cash-for-job scam, holding that compromise cannot justify quashing serious non-compoundable offences involving public servants and corruption, and affirmed the locus standi of victims to challenge such orders.
The State of Haryana v. Anand Kindo & Anr.
The Supreme Court modified the death sentence to a fixed 30-year term for the brutal, premeditated murder of an aged couple by their trusted employees, balancing the crime's gravity with the accused's youth and potential for rehabilitation.
The State of Haryana v. Anand Kindo & Anr.
The Supreme Court modified the death sentence to a 30-year fixed term imprisonment for the premeditated brutal murder of an aged couple by their trusted employees, balancing the crime's gravity with the accused's young age and potential for rehabilitation.
Amanullah Khan v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired under specific notifications in Haryana, aligning it with prior rulings, while condoning delay without granting interest for the delayed period.
Amanullah Khan v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired under specific notifications in Haryana, directing uniformity with prior rulings and condoning delay subject to denial of interest on enhanced amounts.
Pillu @ Prahlad v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC and affirming the reliability of prosecution witnesses despite hostility.
Shiv Kumar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for lack of evidence proving knowledge of stolen property, emphasizing that conviction under Section 411 IPC requires proof of mens rea beyond mere possession.