Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
M. Nageswara Reddy v. The State of Andhra Pradesh; The State of Andhra Pradesh v. Kasireddy Ramakrishna Reddy
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's conviction of Accused Nos. 1 to 3 for murder under Sections 148 and 302 IPC, holding that minor FIR delays and contradictions do not undermine credible eyewitness and injured witness testimony.
Amritlal v. Shantilal Soni
The Supreme Court held that for limitation under Section 468 CrPC, the relevant date is the complaint filing date, not the date of cognizance, and set aside the High Court's order quashing prosecution on limitation grounds.
Abdul Vahab v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that confiscation of a vehicle under the M.P. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act after acquittal in criminal prosecution is arbitrary and violative of constitutional rights, and the High Court has jurisdiction to quash such confiscation orders.
Abdul Vahab v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that confiscation of a vehicle under the M.P. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004 cannot be sustained after acquittal in criminal prosecution, affirming the High Court's jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC and protecting property rights under Article 300A.
Dr. A. Selvaraj v. C.B. M. College
The Supreme Court held that a retired employee is entitled to interest on delayed retirement benefits and directed the employer to pay interest pending final government decision on liability.
Dr. A. Selvaraj v. C.B. M. College
The Supreme Court held that a retired employee is entitled to interest on delayed retirement benefits payment, directing the college to pay interest subject to the Government's final decision on liability.
Joginder Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition against the dismissal of the Special Leave Petition, holding that no error apparent on record justified review.
Amit Katyal v. Meera Ahuja
The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of CIRP proceedings against a real estate company following a settlement with majority home buyers, emphasizing the IBC's objective to preserve going concern and protect home buyers' interests.
State of Orissa v. M/S Utkal Distilleries Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the State cannot levy excise duty on weak spirit unfit for human consumption, affirming that such taxation power lies exclusively with the Central Government.
State of Orissa v. M/S Utkal Distilleries Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the State cannot levy excise duty on non-potable industrial alcohol or wastage generated during manufacturing, affirming that such taxation power lies exclusively with the Central Government.
Deependra Singh Rathore v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition due to a 337-day delay without satisfactory explanation and refused to condone the delay.
Gambhirdan K Gadhvi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court quashed the appointment of a Vice Chancellor for non-compliance with binding UGC Regulations, emphasizing the necessity of statutory adherence in university appointments.
Padhiyar Prahladji Chenaji v. Maniben Jagmalbhai
The Supreme Court held that a plaintiff who loses title over property cannot claim permanent injunction protecting possession against the true owner, and thus set aside injunction granted in favor of the plaintiff.
Loop Telecom and Trading Limited v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed Loop Telecom's claim for refund of Entry Fee paid for 2G licences quashed as illegally granted, holding the fee non-refundable and the appellant complicit in the illegality.
Sukhdarshan Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that denial of salary during suspension after reinstatement is beyond the appellate authority's power and directed reconsideration of pay entitlement under Punjab Civil Services Rules.
Joginder Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition, affirming the dismissal of the Special Leave Petition due to absence of any error apparent on the record.
Hemant Narayan Rasne v. Commissioner and Administrator of Pune Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court held that the Standing Committee of a Municipal Corporation ceases to exist upon expiry of the Corporation's term and appointment of an Administrator, as its term is co-terminus with the Corporation under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949 and Article 243U of the Constitution.
Umesh Chandra Yadav v. Inspector General and Chief Security Commissioner, R.P.F., Northern Railway
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a criminal case instituted against a juvenile and later discharged does not amount to suppression justifying cancellation of appointment, directing reinstatement with benefits.
UMESH CHANDRA YADAV v. INSPECTOR GENERAL AND CHIEF SECURITY COMMISSIONER, R.P.F., NORTHERN RAILWAY
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a discharged juvenile criminal case does not amount to suppression justifying cancellation of government employment and directed reinstatement of the appellant.
COMMISSIONER OF TRADE TAX, U.P. & ORS v. SANTOSH KUMAR KUSHWAHA
The Supreme Court held that the State Development Tax under Section 3-H of the U.P. Trade Tax Act is adjustable within the monetary limits specified in eligibility certificates under Section 4-A, dismissing the State's appeals.