Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
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.
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.