Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Shiv Kumar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under Section 411 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove knowledge of stolen property, emphasizing the necessity of mens rea for conviction.
Babanrao Rajaram Pund v. M/s. Samarth Builders & Developers
The Supreme Court held that Clause 18 of the Development Agreement constituted a valid arbitration agreement despite lacking express 'final and binding' language, allowing the appellant's appeal and appointing an arbitrator.
Babanrao Rajaram Pund v. M/s. Samarth Builders & Developers
The Supreme Court held that Clause 18 of the Development Agreement constituted a valid arbitration agreement despite absence of express 'final and binding' wording, allowing the appeal and appointing an arbitrator.
Maharani Deepinder Kaur v. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
The Supreme Court upheld that succession to the private properties of the former ruler of Faridkot is governed by personal law and valid testamentary documents, rejecting the Rule of Primogeniture and invalidating the disputed Will and Trust claims.
Velayudhan v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 100% permanent disability, increasing amounts for pain and suffering and future economic loss based on realistic income assessment and appropriate multipliers.
Velayudhan v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for pain and suffering and future economic loss in a motor accident claim, emphasizing realistic assessment of disability and earning capacity.
Chaitu Gowala and Another v. The State of Assam
The Supreme Court acquitted union leaders of murder charges due to lack of evidence of their active participation or instigation, emphasizing that mere presence and unproven speech do not attract liability under Sections 302 and 149 IPC.
K. Paramasivam v. The Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a corporate guarantor for loans availed by non-corporate borrowers qualifies as a corporate debtor under the IBC, allowing initiation of CIRP against it under Section 7 without proceeding against the principal borrower.
G.N.R. Babu v. Dr. B.C. Muthappa
The Supreme Court held that a defendant can challenge ex parte proceedings on grounds of improper service in an appeal under Section 96 CPC if no Rule 13 Order IX CPC application is filed, and remanded the suit for fresh adjudication due to procedural irregularities.
G.N.R. Babu v. Dr. B.C. Muthappa
The Supreme Court held that an appellant can challenge ex parte proceedings on summons service grounds in an appeal under Section 96 CPC if no application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC is filed, set aside the decree due to improper service, and remanded the suit for fresh trial.
R. ABIRAMI v. D. SANTHANAM
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the High Court's order quashing the FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC, upholding the High Court's discretionary exercise of inherent jurisdiction.
INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. v. SUDERA REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld that a registered agreement for lease operates as a valid lease commencing from possession date, rejected the appellant's claim of tenancy protection post-lease expiry, and affirmed liability for mesne profits for wrongful possession.
INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. v. SUDERA REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld that a valid lease existed commencing from possession dates, rejected premature termination claims, and held the appellant liable for mesne profits for wrongful possession after lease expiry.
Sahebrao Arjun Hon v. Raosaheb s/o Kashinath Hon & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced the sentence and compensation awarded to accused convicted of grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC, emphasizing proportionality and gravity of offence in sentencing.
Sahebrao Arjun Hon v. Raosaheb s/o Kashinath Hon & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced the sentence and compensation awarded to accused convicted of grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC, emphasizing proportionality and seriousness of injuries in sentencing.
State Tax Officer (1) v. Rainbow Papers Limited
The Supreme Court held that statutory dues under the GVAT Act create a security interest making the State a secured creditor under the IBC, and a Resolution Plan ignoring such dues is invalid and must be set aside.
State Tax Officer (1) v. Rainbow Papers Limited
The Supreme Court held that statutory dues under the GVAT Act constitute a security interest making the State a secured creditor under the IBC, and a Resolution Plan ignoring such dues is invalid and must be set aside.
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal v. State Tax Officer
The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging its ruling that the State's tax dues under GVAT Act rank as secured claims under IBC and upheld the limited scope of review jurisdiction.
Deputy Superintendent of Police v. R. Soundirarasu
The Supreme Court held that at the discharge stage in disproportionate assets cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the prosecution need only establish a prima facie case and the accused must satisfactorily account for assets, setting aside the High Court's discharge of accused for improper evaluation of evidence.
Gopalbhai Panchabhai Zalavadia v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's lawful possession and mutation of agricultural land under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, dismissing the appellants' claims for restoration of possession.