Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld prohibitions on mining within protected forests and mandated declaration of eco-sensitive zones up to 10 kilometers around national parks and sanctuaries to ensure ecological conservation under the Forest Conservation and Wildlife Protection Acts.
Uttam v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges, holding that inconsistent and procedurally flawed dying declarations cannot safely sustain a conviction.
Jagjeet Singh v. Ashish Mishra @ Monu
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for the accused in a fatal protest incident, emphasizing victims' right to be heard and proper judicial discretion in bail proceedings.
Union of India v. Suresh Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the High Court's setting aside of departmental punishment due to procedural lapses including non-examination of vital witnesses.
Union of India v. Suresh Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of departmental punishment due to procedural lapses, emphasizing the necessity of examining vital witnesses in disciplinary proceedings.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru
The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal cannot continue proceedings or pass orders conflicting with the High Court's interim order within its territorial jurisdiction, quashing the NGT's orders and directing the matter to be decided by the High Court.
State of U.P. v. Veerpal & Anr
The Supreme Court restored the conviction based on a credible dying declaration recorded by a Magistrate, holding that such declaration alone can sustain a murder conviction despite multiple inconsistent statements.
State of U.P. v. Veerpal & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on a credible dying declaration recorded by a Magistrate, overruling the High Court's acquittal due to inconsistent multiple dying declarations.
Terraform Magnum Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside restoration orders under the Maharashtra Restoration of Lands to Scheduled Tribes Act, 1974, after invalidation of the sole Scheduled Tribe certificate foundational to the respondents' claim.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v. A. Balakrishnan & Anr
The Supreme Court held that a Recovery Certificate holder is a financial creditor entitled to initiate CIRP under Section 7 of the IBC within three years from issuance of the certificate, overruling the NCLAT's time-barred finding.
Chandrapal v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove homicidal death beyond reasonable doubt and reliance on weak extra judicial confession and last seen evidence.
Chandrapal v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to lack of proof of homicidal death and unreliable extra judicial confession, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Rashidul Jafar @ Chota v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court struck down the age restriction for premature release of life convicts in Uttar Pradesh, directing fair and expeditious consideration of all eligible prisoners under the original policy.
MBL and Company Limited v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Supreme Court upheld SEBI's order imposing a four-year trading ban on MBL for manipulative self-trades, affirming that such penalties are justified to preserve market integrity and are not subject to interference unless arbitrary or disproportionate.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office v. Sahara Housing Investment Corporation
The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court's interim stay on investigations into Sahara group companies under the Companies Act, holding that the statutory time limit for investigation is directory and the government need not furnish detailed reasons at the investigation stage.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office v. Sahara Housing Investment Corporation
The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court's interim stay on SFIO investigations into Sahara group companies, holding that statutory time limits for investigation are directory and the government need not provide detailed reasons at the investigation stage.
Mamta & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a child kidnapping and murder case, emphasizing the risk of witness tampering and directing expeditious trial completion.
Mamta & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted in a child kidnapping and murder case, emphasizing the risk of witness tampering and the need for a fair trial.
P R Adikesavan v. The Registrar General, High Court of Madras and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence of an advocate for criminal contempt for obstructing police from executing a non-bailable warrant, affirming the sanctity of court orders and the administration of justice.
Aarav Jain v. Bihar Public Service Commission
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of candidature solely for non-production of original certificates at interview, despite later submission, was unjustified and directed appointment of meritorious candidates against available or future vacancies.