Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Sagar v. State of U.P. and Another
The Supreme Court held that the power to summon an accused under Section 319 CrPC is extraordinary and requires strong evidence, and set aside the High Court's order summoning the appellant, restoring the trial court's rejection.
Anar Devi v. Vasudev Mangal
The Supreme Court modified the High Court's reduction of mesne profits in a possession dispute, fixing intermediate rates reflecting the property's nature and market potential, and directed expeditious disposal of appeals.
Jai Parkash v. Union Territory, Chandigarh
The Supreme Court partially allowed land acquisition appeals by modifying the compensation to Rs.13,54,200 per acre with a 40% deduction on sale deed prices, clarifying principles for valuation deductions under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Sanjay Kumar Singh v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court allowed additional evidence on appeal in a land acquisition case to ensure fair market value compensation, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication after proper proof.
Sanjay Kumar Singh v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court allowed additional evidence in a land acquisition appeal under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC, remanding the case for fresh determination of fair market value compensation.
Hardial Singh v. Balbir Kaur
The Supreme Court held that the Punjab and Haryana High Court's second appeal jurisdiction under Section 41 of the Punjab Courts Act, 1918 is limited to errors of law or procedure and remanded the case for reconsideration without disturbing concurrent findings of fact.
Hardial Singh v. Balbir Kaur
The Supreme Court clarified the limited scope of second appeal jurisdiction under the Punjab Courts Act, set aside the High Court's judgment reappreciating evidence, and remanded the title suit for reconsideration within proper legal bounds.
Pramina Devi v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that while proximity of a sale deed to the notification date is relevant, all factors must be considered to determine market value and compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, and remitted the case for fresh determination with clear assessment.
Pramina Devi v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that while temporal proximity of a sale deed is relevant for land valuation under the Land Acquisition Act, all relevant factors must be considered and the compensation must be clearly determined, remitting the case for fresh adjudication.
Sanjeev & Anr. v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's acquittal in an NDPS case, holding that the High Court erred in reversing acquittal without properly considering procedural lapses and the Trial Court's reasons.
Devadassan v. Second Class Executive Magistrate, Ramanathapuram & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Executive Magistrate's order and the High Court's confirmation holding the appellant guilty of breaching a bond for good behaviour under Cr.P.C. after due procedure was followed.
Devadassan v. Second Class Executive Magistrate, Ramanathapuram & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Executive Magistrate's order punishing the appellant for breach of bond conditions under Cr.P.C., affirming that lawful procedure was followed and personal liberty was not violated.
State of M.P. v. Ramji Lal Sharma
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of accused for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, holding that common intention binds all accused and benefit of doubt cannot be granted without material contradictions in evidence.
State of M.P. v. Ramji Lal Sharma
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's conviction of accused for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, rejecting the High Court's acquittal based on alleged discrepancies between ocular and medical evidence and affirming the principle of common intention.
Bangalore Development Authority v. R. Jayakumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that applicants opting for the 15.10.1988 notification are bound by its terms including site allotment and pricing, and dismissed respondents' claims based on the earlier 10.03.1988 notification.
Bangalore Development Authority v. R. Jayakumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that allottees who opted for the 15.10.1988 notification are bound by its terms including price alterations under Rule 12, and dismissed their claims based on parity with earlier notification allottees.
MANDEEP KUMAR v. U.T. CHANDIGARH
The Supreme Court upheld the State's rejection of interchangeability of unfilled SC/ST reserved posts to OBC candidates under the 2006 Act and dismissed the appeal.
BAJAJ ALLIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAMBHA DEVI
The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration the question whether a light motor vehicle driving licence entitles the holder to drive transport vehicles without separate endorsement, highlighting overlooked statutory provisions and directing a larger bench to decide.
BAJAJ ALLIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAMBHA DEVI
The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration by a larger bench the question whether a licence for a light motor vehicle entitles driving a transport vehicle of that class without separate endorsement under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Desh Deepak Kumar Vihangam v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld convictions of principal kidnappers but acquitted others due to insufficient evidence of criminal conspiracy under Sections 364A and 120B IPC.