Supreme Court of India
16,357 judgments
Pappu v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the appellant for the brutal rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl, affirming the application of the 'rarest of rare' doctrine and the evidentiary value of discovery statements under Section 27 Evidence Act.
Pappu v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the appellant for the brutal rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl, affirming the admissibility of discovery at the accused's instance and the application of the 'rarest of rare' doctrine.
B. R. PATIL v. TULSA Y. SAWKAR
The Supreme Court upheld partition of self-acquired properties of a deceased, rejecting claims of non-joinder, ouster, and joint family interest, affirming that possession by one co-owner is presumed on behalf of all unless clear ouster is proved.
B. R. Patil v. Tulsa Y. Sawkar
The Supreme Court upheld the partition of self-acquired properties of the deceased father, rejecting the appellant's claims of non-joinder, ouster, and inclusion of joint family properties.
KAMGAR SWA SADAN CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. MR. VIJAYKUMAR VITTHALRAO SARVADE
The Supreme Court clarified the limited scope of Section 9A CPC on jurisdiction, set aside limitation findings, and under Article 142 directed redevelopment of a cooperative housing society to proceed with safeguards, resolving a long-pending dispute in the public interest.
KAMGAR SWA SADAN CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. MR. VIJAYKUMAR VITTHALRAO SARVADE
The Supreme Court held that limitation cannot be decided as a preliminary issue under Section 9A CPC and, exercising its plenary jurisdiction, directed the redevelopment of a cooperative housing society's dilapidated buildings to proceed with enhanced allotments and safeguards, quashing pending litigation to protect the majority's interests and safety.
Pradeep Kumar and Another v. Post Master General and Others
The Supreme Court held the post office liable for negligent payment of Kisan Vikas Patras to a fraudulent agent, emphasizing the necessity of good faith and due diligence under the Negotiable Instruments Act and KVP Rules.
State of Telangana v. A.P. State Wakf Board
The Supreme Court held that the Wakf Board's Errata Notification expanding Wakf property without conducting mandatory inquiry under Section 40 of the Wakf Act is invalid and set it aside, affirming the State's right to challenge such notifications under Article 226.
Dr. Jagathy Raj V.P. v. Dr. Rajitha Kumar S. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a senior professor's temporary relinquishment of nomination as Head of Department does not bar future consideration, affirming the University's practice of prioritizing seniority on a rotational basis.
R. MUTHUKUMAR & ORS v. THE CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR TANGEDCO & ORS
The Supreme Court held that a compromise order without merit adjudication binds only the parties and cannot be extended to similarly situated non-parties, dismissing claims for parity in TANGEDCO ITI Helper recruitment.
R. MUTHUKUMAR & ORS v. THE CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR TANGEDCO & ORS
The Supreme Court held that a compromise order granting employment to some candidates does not bind non-parties, and similarly situated delayed claimants cannot claim parity under Article 14.
WIZAMAN IMPEX PVT. LTD. v. KEDRION BIOPHARMA INC.
The Supreme Court remanded a Section 9 insolvency application for fresh consideration after holding that new evidence admitted at the appellate stage requires fair opportunity to the corporate debtor to respond.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office v. Rahul Modi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that filing of the charge-sheet within the statutory period under Section 167(2), CrPC terminates the accused's right to statutory bail, and non-taking of cognizance within that period does not entitle the accused to default bail.
Rajesh Yadav & Anr. v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld life convictions under the Arms Act, emphasizing the primacy of quality evidence over quantity, reliability of related witnesses, and cautioning against undue trial adjournments that facilitate witness prevarication.
Rajesh Yadav & Anr. v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld life convictions under the Arms Act, clarified principles on related and hostile witnesses, and emphasized timely trial procedures to ensure fair justice.
The Surat Parsi Panchayat Board v. Union of India
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and approved an agreed protocol balancing the Parsi community's religious funeral rites with Covid-19 public health safety measures, setting aside the Gujarat High Court's dismissal.
CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE v. HC (GD) OM PRAKASH
The Supreme Court held that compulsory retirement is a prerogative based on subjective satisfaction and entire service record, including prior adverse entries, can be considered, setting aside the High Court's quashing of premature retirement.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. v. The President, Oil Field Employees Association
The Supreme Court upheld that contract workmen engaged through contractors can be deemed employees of the principal employer for wage fixation claims, and that a settlement between contractors and majority unions is not binding on minority unions claiming direct employment.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. v. The President, Oil Field Employees Association
The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal and High Court rulings that contract workmen engaged through contractors were in reality ONGC employees entitled to wage revision, and that a settlement between contractors and majority unions was not binding on minority unions not party to it.
The State of Uttarakhand v. Sachendra Singh Rawat
The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, holding that multiple grievous injuries inflicted with a weapon after a prior altercation do not fall under the sudden fight exception to culpable homicide.