Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Dharmrao Sharanappa Shabadi and Others v. Syeda Arifa Parveen
The Supreme Court held that the Plaintiff failed to prove a valid oral gift and her status as sole heir, reinstated the Trial Court's decree granting her 3/4th share ownership, and ruled the High Court erred in modifying the decree without a cross-appeal.
Nilesh Baburao Gitte v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of matricide due to insufficient and ambiguous circumstantial evidence failing to conclusively prove homicidal death and the appellant's guilt.
JSW Steel Limited v. Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging PMLA proceedings against JSW Steel, holding that statutory remedies must be pursued and declined to quash cognizance orders absent patent illegality.
K. S. Shivappa v. K. Neelamma
The Supreme Court held that a minor can repudiate a voidable sale deed executed by their guardian without court permission either by filing suit or by unequivocal conduct upon attaining majority.
S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India and Ors.
The Supreme Court issued procedural directions in a writ petition and scheduled further listing for compliance and progress reporting.
M/S. ARISTO PRINTERS PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF TRADE TAX
The Supreme Court upheld the levy of trade tax on ink and processing materials used in printing lottery tickets under works contract provisions, clarifying that such materials are goods transferred to the customer and taxable under Section 3F of the Uttar Pradesh Trade Tax Act, 1948.
Rajendra Singh and Ors. v. State of Uttaranchal
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable identification and inadmissible confessions, emphasizing strict adherence to evidentiary standards and benefit of doubt.
Anilkumar @ Lapetu Ramshakal Sharma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed premature release of a life convict after nearly 22 years, holding that correct classification under remission guidelines is essential and the appellant's crime fell under a category entitling earlier release.
SWACCH ASSOCIATION, NAGPUR v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court upheld that Futala Lake is a man-made waterbody not covered under the statutory wetland definition, allowing sanctioned temporary constructions while affirming the public trust doctrine's application to protect the lake's ecological balance.
PREM AGGARWAL v. MOHAN SINGH & ORS
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, holding that after dismissal of specific performance and payment of extraordinary compensation, the appellant cannot retain possession or resist execution.
Nazim & Ors. v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, highlighting omissions in FIR, unreliable witness identification, and inconclusive forensic evidence.
VINISHMA TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. v. STATE OF CHHATTISGARH
The Supreme Court struck down a tender condition restricting eligibility to bidders with past supply experience in Chhattisgarh as arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(g), emphasizing the doctrine of level playing field in public procurement.
SEPCO ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. GMR KAMALANGA ENERGY LTD.
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal in a dispute where the High Court Division Bench set aside an arbitral award for exceeding jurisdiction by waiving contractual notice requirements and rewriting contract terms, emphasizing limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.
Raghav Prashad and Others v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court converted the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, directing their release after considering the nature of injuries and absence of intent to kill.
State of Rajasthan v. Bhanwar Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to insufficient and inadmissible evidence, emphasizing strict adherence to proof beyond reasonable doubt and limited appellate interference with acquittals.
Odela Satyam & Anr. v. The State of Telangana & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that FIRs registered in different states cannot be clubbed for investigation, rejected relief for future FIRs, and granted interim bail with conditions to accused in multiple financial defalcation cases.
Dhannalal Alias Dhanraj v. Nasir Khan
The Supreme Court held that compensation claims for personal injury under the Motor Vehicles Act survive to legal representatives after the claimant's death and enhanced the compensation accordingly.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. NARAYAN SINGH
The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded for a motor accident death but allowed the insurer to recover half the amount from the vehicle owner and driver due to fraudulent alteration of the insurance policy.
MOHAMMED MASOOD v. THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that compensation assessed under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be reduced by applying income limits from the Workmen’s Compensation Act, restoring the Tribunal's award in favor of the injured claimant.
Sanjay D. Jain v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against in-laws for vague dowry and harassment allegations, holding that no prima facie case was made out against them under Sections 498-A, 377, and 506 IPC.