Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
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 v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a serious kidnapping and murder case of a minor, emphasizing cautious exercise of bail discretion when investigation and trial are incomplete.
Mamta v. State (Delhi)
The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court's bail order for the accused in a serious kidnapping and murder case, emphasizing the need to consider the gravity of the offence and pending witnesses before granting bail.
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.
Aarav Jain v. Bihar Public Service Commission
The Supreme Court allowed appeals of candidates whose recruitment was cancelled for non-production of original certificates at interview, holding that procedural non-compliance cannot override merit and directed their appointment against existing or future vacancies.
Manoj & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentences of three accused for triple murder, affirming that conclusive circumstantial evidence and the 'rarest of rare' doctrine justify capital punishment despite procedural lapses.
Manoj & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentences of three accused for triple murder based on conclusive circumstantial evidence and rejected defence challenges on procedural and evidentiary grounds.
Rishiraj @ Tutul Mukharjee & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of accused under Sections 302 and 149 IPC, affirming that all members of an unlawful assembly sharing a common object to commit murder are liable, even if only some inflict fatal injuries.
Samaj Parivartana Samudaya v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court relaxed its earlier ban on mining and export restrictions in Karnataka's Bellary region, permitting direct sale and export of iron ore stockpiles subject to government policy, recognizing improved environmental conditions and market dynamics.
The State of Bihar v. Rajmati Devi
The Supreme Court held that a government employee absorbed after the New Pension Scheme's commencement is governed by that scheme and his widow is not entitled to family pension under the abolished Old Pension Rules.
The State of Bihar v. Rajmati Devi
The Supreme Court held that an employee absorbed into government service after the abolition of Old Pension Rules is governed by the New Pension Scheme, denying family pension under the old rules to the widow.
Ayodhya Faizabad Development Authority v. Ram Nawaz
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act is valid if possession is taken and compensation paid to landowners, even if compensation is not deposited in court treasury.
Ayodhya Faizabad Vikas Pratishthan v. Ram Nawaz
The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 are not barred by mere deposit of compensation in treasury without actual payment to landowners, and that the 1894 Act applies to acquisitions before 2014.
Ayodhya Faizabad Development Authority and Anr. v. Ram Newaj and others
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken and compensation is deposited in the Treasury, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Ayodhya Faizabad Development Authority v. Ram Nevaj
The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act do not fail merely because compensation was deposited in treasury without payment in court if possession was taken, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.