Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Samadhan S/o Sitaram Manmothe v. State of Maharashtra & Another
The Supreme Court quashed rape charges against an advocate, holding that a prolonged consensual relationship without mala fide promise of marriage does not constitute rape under Section 376(2)(n) IPC.
Inder Chand Bagri v. Jagadish Prasad Bagri & Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for lack of prima facie case and mala fide prosecution in a partnership property dispute involving alleged criminal breach of trust and cheating.
2 Million Lives at Risk v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional right to a healthy environment, modified the stay on the NGT’s pollution control order, and constituted a high-level committee to oversee restoration of Rajasthan’s polluted river system.
Balaji Steel Trade v. Fludor Benin S.A.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Section 11 petition, holding that Indian courts lack jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators for foreign-seated arbitration under the principal contract governed by Benin law, and upheld issue estoppel and separateness of contracts against composite arbitration claims.
P.U. Sidique & Ors. v. Zakariya
The Supreme Court held that a fresh application under Section 12(1) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 is not mandatory in appeals challenging eviction orders under Section 12(3), restoring the landlords’ eviction orders and emphasizing pragmatic statutory interpretation.
Presidential Reference No. 1 of 2025
The Supreme Court clarified the constitutional options and limits of the Governor's and President's powers under Articles 200 and 201, affirming justiciability and the binding nature of ministerial advice, while rejecting deemed assent and upholding the maintainability of the Presidential Reference.
C.M. MEENAKSHI v. ARCHBISHOP OF BANGALORE
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order restoring a suit rejected at the threshold, holding that issues like limitation and res judicata require trial and cannot be decided on a summary rejection of the plaint.
Robert Lalchungnunga Chongthu v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that the prosecution sanction under Section 197 CrPC must be a speaking order reflecting application of mind, and inordinate delay violates the right to speedy trial, thus quashing the cognizance order against the appellant for alleged irregular arms license issuance.
Jalgaon District Central Coop. Bank Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that provident fund dues have a statutory first charge and must be paid before secured creditors under the SARFAESI Act, overruling the latter's priority provisions.
Bharat Kantilal Dalal v. Chetan Surendra Dalal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Letters Patent Appeals are not maintainable against execution orders under the Arbitration Act and mandated issuance of notice under Order 21 Rule 22 CPC before execution against legal representatives.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumalpad v. Union of India and Others
The Supreme Court mandated a uniform scientific definition and sustainable regulation of mining in the Aravali Hills and Ranges, directing preparation of a comprehensive management plan to balance ecological conservation with mining activities.
All India Judges Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court ruled that seniority in Higher Judicial Services must be determined by continuous service and merit within a uniform roster system, rejecting preferential treatment based on recruitment source.
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department v. P.R. Jaganathan
The Supreme Court held that a concluded compensation agreement under Section 7(2) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997 excludes the applicability of Section 12 interest, disallowing further claims beyond the agreed terms.
Madras Bar Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court struck down provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 that compromised tribunal independence by excessive executive control, reaffirming judicial primacy in appointments and safeguarding the basic structure of the Constitution.
TALLI GRAM PANCHAYAT v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for appealing an environmental clearance under Section 16(h) of the NGT Act begins from the earliest communication by any duty bearer, dismissing the appeal as barred by limitation.
Indian Society of Organ Transplantation v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed uniform adoption of organ transplantation laws and policies across India, emphasizing equitable access, donor welfare, and cooperative federalism to enhance organ donation and transplantation.
Nur Islam & Ors. v. The State of Assam & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that teachers recommended for provincialisation under the Assam Venture Educational Institutions Act, 2011 have a vested right enforceable by writ of mandamus, directing the State to provincialise their services without reopening verification.
Jeyasingh v. The State
The Supreme Court discharged a Forest Ranger accused of criminal negligence in deaths caused by a forest fire, holding that natural calamities without negligence do not attract Sections 304 Part II, 326, 338, or 304A IPC liability.
Confederation of Real Estate Developers of India (CREDAI) v. Vanashakti and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of ex post facto environmental clearances under the 2017 Notification and 2021 OM, reaffirming the mandatory nature of prior environmental clearance and striking down retrospective regularization of environmental violations.
Ashok s/o Vitthalrao Jagtap v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for landowners whose lands acquired near Jintur town were undervalued, aligning with prior precedent and granting consequential benefits while denying interest for delay in appeal.