Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Mehmood Pracha v. Central Administrative Tribunal
The Supreme Court held that a contemnor denying charges under Section 14 of the Contempt of Courts Act is entitled to a trial and evidence, and quashed the conviction by the Central Administrative Tribunal for failure to conduct such trial.
Janabai v. M/s. I.C.I.C.I. Lambord Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the deceased's legal heirs, reinstated and enhanced the motor accident compensation award, holding that liability and compensation must be assessed on summary evidence under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Janabai v. M/S. I.C.I.C.I. Lambord Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the deceased's heirs, reinstated and enhanced the motor accident compensation award, clarifying evidentiary standards and compensation heads under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Khema @ Khem Chandra v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a murder case due to unreliable witness testimonies, doubtful recoveries, and prosecutorial lapses, emphasizing the need for corroboration and careful scrutiny of interested witnesses.
Ramabora @ Ramaboraiah v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of two accused for murder due to insufficient and contradictory evidence, restoring their acquittal by the Sessions Court.
Ramabora @ Ramaboraiah v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction of two accused due to lack of proof of foundational offences and contradictions in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the need for cogent reasons to overturn acquittals.
Gajubha Jadeja Jesar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's grant of a one-year grace period for cold rolled steel units to obtain Environmental Clearance amid prior ambiguity in the EIA Notification, quashing the closure order against the Project Proponent.
Gajubha Jadeja Jesar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's grant of a one-year period for steel re-rolling units operating under CTE/CTO to obtain Environmental Clearance amid ambiguity in the EIA Notification, quashing the closure notice against the Project Proponent.
Budhiyarin Bai v. State of Chattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of an illiterate senior citizen under the NDPS Act but reduced her sentence considering her personal circumstances and failure of the trial court to apply sentencing principles under Section 32B.
Union of India & Ors. v. Gopal Meena & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that separate zones of consideration for SC/ST candidates in regular promotions are not legally sustainable and upheld the existing Office Memorandum governing promotion procedures.
Budhiyarin Bai v. State of Chattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction under the NDPS Act but reduced her sentence from 15 to 12 years considering her age, illiteracy, and lack of criminal history.
Arun Bhatiya v. HDFC Bank
The Supreme Court held that a consumer complaint against a bank for deficiency of service in handling a joint fixed deposit is maintainable and must be adjudicated on merits by the Consumer Fora.
Varsha Garg v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the trial court must exercise its broad powers under Section 311 CrPC to summon decoding registers and witnesses essential for a just decision, allowing the prosecution's application despite closure of evidence.
Varsha Garg v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the trial court erred in rejecting the prosecution's application under Section 311 CrPC to summon decoding registers and witnesses essential for a just decision, allowing the appeal and directing the trial to conclude expeditiously.
Pillamma v. M. Ramaiah Reddy
The Supreme Court upheld occupancy rights under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, ruling that failure under the Inams Abolition Act, 1954 does not bar tenancy claims based on possession as of the vesting date.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Mohd Rehan Khan
The Supreme Court held that failure to fulfill prescribed conditions in compassionate appointment rules justifies termination and courts cannot direct appointment to alternate posts beyond the rules.
Pillamma v. M. Ramaiah Reddy
The Supreme Court upheld occupancy rights under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, ruling that failure to establish tenancy under the Inams Abolition Act, 1954 does not bar claims based on possession on the vesting date.
Uttar Pradesh State v. Mohammad Rehan Khan
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful termination of a compassionate appointee for failure to meet mandatory typing test requirements under statutory rules, clarifying the scope and conditions of compassionate appointments under the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants (During Service Death) Rules, 2014.
Sau Rajani v. Sau Smita
The Supreme Court held that civil courts have jurisdiction to entertain suits for removal of unauthorized construction affecting individual rights on Authority premises despite statutory bars under the MHADA Act.
Sau Rajani v. Sau Smita
The Supreme Court held that civil courts have jurisdiction to entertain suits for removal of unauthorized construction and protection of easements despite statutory eviction powers vested in the Maharashtra Housing Authority, and set aside the High Court's bar of jurisdiction ruling.