Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
RAMA BAI v. M/S AMIT MINERALS
The Supreme Court held that an insurer is absolved from liability if the driver lacked a valid licence at the time of the accident but must initially pay compensation and recover it from the insured under the 'pay and recover' doctrine.
Shobhit Kumar Mittal v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court quashed a vague FIR under Sections 323 and 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the need for specific allegations to prevent misuse of criminal law.
Anukul Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings instituted maliciously over a civil dispute, holding that such abuse of process warrants intervention under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Satheesh V.K. v. The Federal Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a second special leave petition challenging the same order is not maintainable after unconditional withdrawal of the first without permission, and no appeal lies against an order refusing review, thereby dismissing the appellant's appeals.
High Court of Madhya Pradesh v. Jyotsna Dohalia
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its review jurisdiction by reopening a dismissed writ petition to direct recomputation of cut-off marks and a fresh examination in judicial service recruitment, and set aside the impugned order.
Airports Authority of India v. Commissioner of Service Tax
The Supreme Court upheld the levy of service tax on Airports Authority of India's services related to export cargo handling at airports under 'Airport Services' from 10.09.2004, rejecting the exclusion claimed under cargo handling service definition.
Abhimanue v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court allowed appeals against revocation of bail in a murder case, emphasizing the distinction between cancellation and revocation of bail and balancing liberty with trial integrity by imposing stringent bail conditions.
Jyotshna Singh v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that an officer is entitled to retrospective promotion and consequential benefits when departmental proceedings initiated after long delay are quashed, directing compliance with interest for delay.
Nagamma @ Nagarathna & Ors. v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and inadmissibility of extra judicial confessions made inside the police station.
M. Rajendran & Ors. v. M/S KPK Oils and Protiens India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court examined the scope of the borrower's right of redemption under amended Section 13(8) of the SARFAESI Act and the validity of a Sale Certificate issued after auction of secured assets, emphasizing procedural compliance and statutory remedies.
Surendra Khawse v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet alleging rape on the ground that the criminal proceedings were instituted with mala fide intent and an ulterior motive, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
ALL INDIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION v. RAHUL MEHRA
The Supreme Court upheld the inclusion of eminent players with voting rights in AIFF's General Body, refined governance and disqualification norms, and directed expeditious elections under a new Constitution aligned with national and international sports governance standards.
Kaveri Plastics v. Mahdoom Bawa BahruDeen Noorul
A demand notice under Section 138 of the NI Act must specify the exact cheque amount; any discrepancy, including typographical errors, invalidates the notice and the complaint.
M/S QUIPPO ENERGY LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE AHMEDABAD – II
The Supreme Court held that placing imported Gensets in containers with integral components amounts to manufacture under the Central Excise Act, 1944, attracting excise duty, while setting aside extended period demands and penalties due to bona fide conduct.
Nitin Ahluwalia v. State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under Section 498-A IPC as malicious and an abuse of process, emphasizing the need to consider foreign court orders and the absence of requisite cruelty ingredients.
State of Uttarakhand v. Anil & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cryptic acquittal judgment for lack of reasoning and remanded the criminal appeals for fresh hearing with proper evaluation of evidence.
Thammineni Bhaskar v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder and kidnapping charges due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on the basis of circumstantial evidence and hostile witnesses.
VADDI RATNAM v. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under the NDPS Act applying the principle of parity following the acquittal of the co-accused due to failure to prove conscious possession of contraband beyond reasonable doubt.
Rajesh Kumar v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed reinstatement of a teacher appointed under a reservation quota despite eligibility doubts, quashing termination and salary recovery orders, while denying back wages.
Dastagirsab v. Sharanappa
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale of joint family property by the Karta for legal necessity, holding the purchaser bona fide and dismissing the challenge by a coparcener.