Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
P. Ponnusamy v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant’s attempt to delay the hearing of a death reference by demanding undisclosed documents at the appellate stage, affirming that disclosure rights under draft rules apply only after formal adoption and primarily at trial.
Uttam Kumar Shaw v. Partha Sarathi Sen & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing the High Court to recognize the appellant's promotion and seniority as per the 2003 proceeding, correcting the administrative oversight in the gradation list.
Uttam Kumar Shaw v. Partha Sarathi Sen
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of a judicial officer directing the High Court to recognize his promotion seniority in the gradation list, overruling the application of roster rules that delayed his due promotion.
Raman v. R. Natarajan
Specific performance cannot be granted when performance depends on a third party not before the Court, and limitation for such suits is governed by Article 54 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
Chherturam @ Chainu v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of a son who mercilessly inflicted multiple fatal injuries on his father during a drunken quarrel, rejecting the defense of sudden fight and intoxication.
Chherturam @ Chainu v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of a son who mercilessly inflicted fatal injuries on his father during a drunken quarrel, rejecting the plea of sudden fight and intoxication as defenses.
M/S. SHIVALI ENTERPRISES v. GODAWARI
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in interfering with concurrent factual findings in a second appeal and upheld the purchaser's right to specific performance despite pending formalities, allowing the appeal.
GULF OIL CORPORATION LTD v. THE STATE OF TELANGANA
The Supreme Court upheld the statutory cancellation of leases of agricultural inam land under Section 82(1) of the Telangana Endowments Act, rejecting lessee's claims of non-agricultural use and prior sanction.
Sunil Kumar Verma v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that eligibility for direct recruitment as Additional District and Sessions Judge must be determined at the time of application, allowing reinstatement of a candidate who became a judicial officer only after applying.
Mohammad Latief Magrey v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to order exhumation of a deceased militant's body after eight months, balancing the family's right to religious rites with public order and health concerns.
Yashoda v. Sukhwinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that suppression of prior litigation amounts to fraud disentitling the plaintiff to specific performance and restored the trial court's dismissal of the suit.
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.