Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Shiv Kumar Sharma v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of corruption and forgery charges, holding that the prosecution failed to prove criminal intent and that concurrent findings of fact ignoring vital evidence were perverse.
Anjali Bhardwaj v. CPIO, Supreme Court of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to disclose Supreme Court Collegium decisions from 12.12.2018 under the RTI Act, holding that only finalized resolutions constitute 'information' subject to disclosure.
S.K. Tongia v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court’s order reversing the discharge of accused without reasons, emphasizing that discharge orders require reasoned interference and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
S.K. Tongia v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court's order reversing the discharge of appellants without reasons, emphasizing that discharge orders require valid judicial reasoning before being interfered with.
M/s Continental India Private Limited v. General Manager Northern Railway
The Supreme Court held that failure to appoint an arbitrator as per the arbitration clause forfeits the right to appoint, mandating appointment under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and quashed the High Court's order applying unrelated General Conditions of Contract.
M/s Continental India Private Limited v. General Manager Northern Railway
The Supreme Court held that failure to appoint an arbitrator as per the contract forfeits the appointing authority's right, mandating court appointment under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and set aside the High Court's order applying unrelated contract conditions.
Prahlad v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder, reinstating their acquittal due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, flawed recoveries, and defective investigation.
Prahlad v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, flawed investigation, and multiple contradictions, reinstating their acquittal.
Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that procedural safeguards under Cr.P.C. and Indian Evidence Act apply to PMLA investigations, struck down onerous bail and burden of proof provisions, and mandated fair trial protections to uphold constitutional rights.
Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld constitutional safeguards in investigations under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, emphasizing the applicability of CrPC protections, the status of ED officers as police officers, and the necessity of procedural fairness and transparency.
LRS. v. MANI SQUARE LTD.
The Supreme Court held that appellants qualify as thika tenants under the retrospectively amended 2001 Act despite erecting pucca structures and lease expiry, vesting the landlord's interest in the State and affirming appellants' tenancy rights.
LRS. & ORS. v. MANI SQUARE LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that appellants erecting pucca structures under a lease exceeding twelve years do not qualify as thika tenants under the 1949 Act but do qualify under the 2001 Act with retrospective effect, thereby vesting the landlord's interest in the State.
All Kerala Distributors Association v. The State of Kerala & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Kerala State amendments linking motor vehicle tax payment to welfare fund contributions, holding no repugnancy with the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
All Kerala Distributors Association v. The State of Kerala & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Kerala State amendments linking vehicle tax payment with welfare fund contributions, ruling no repugnancy with the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and affirming State legislative competence.
M/s R.D. Jain and Co. v. Capital First Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that Additional District Magistrates and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates can exercise powers under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, overruling contrary High Court decisions and emphasizing the ministerial nature of such powers.
M/s R.D. Jain and Co. v. Capital First Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that Additional District Magistrates and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates can exercise powers under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's purposive interpretation to ensure expeditious recovery.
State of U.P. v. Karunakar Khare
The Supreme Court held that benefits under the 1979 Government Order for Ministerial cadre employees in U.P. Police are payable only from 23rd September 1991, the date fixed by earlier Supreme Court rulings, not retrospectively from 1979.
State of U.P. v. Karunakar Khare
The Supreme Court held that benefits under the 1979 Government Order for Ministerial cadre employees of U.P. Police are to be granted only from 23rd September 1991, not retrospectively from 1979.
All India Haj Umrah Tour Organizer Association Mumbai v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the levy of service tax and GST on Haj Group Organizers and Private Tour Operators, holding that exemption notifications do not extend to them and the classification is constitutionally valid.
All India Haj Umrah Tour Organizer Association Mumbai v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the levy of service tax/GST on Haj Group Organizers and Private Tour Operators for services rendered to Haj pilgrims, rejecting exemption claims and holding the classification between Haj Committee and HGOs constitutionally valid.