Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Mallappa v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction for murder due to contradictory prosecution evidence and upheld the Trial Court's acquittal of the appellant.
Chief Election Commissioner of India v. M.R Vijayabhaskar
The Supreme Court upheld the media's right to report oral observations made during open court proceedings, rejected the Election Commission's plea to restrain such reporting, and emphasized judicial restraint and accountability within constitutional bounds.
Chief Election Commissioner of India v. M.R Vijayabhaskar
The Supreme Court upheld the principle of open courts and media freedom to report judicial proceedings, rejecting the Election Commission's plea to restrain reporting of oral observations made by the Madras High Court regarding COVID-19 protocols during elections.
Guru Dutt Pathak v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of acquittal and conviction under Section 302 IPC, affirming that appellate courts may interfere with acquittals if the trial court's findings are perverse or unsustainable on evidence.
Guru Dutt Pathak v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of acquittal and conviction under Section 302 IPC, affirming that appellate courts may reappreciate evidence and interfere with acquittals if trial court findings are perverse or unsustainable.
DR. JAISHRI LAXMANRAO PATIL v. THE CHIEF MINISTER
The Supreme Court upheld Maharashtra's reservation for Maratha community under SEBC Act, 2018, affirming State's legislative power and exceptional circumstances to exceed 50% reservation ceiling, while partially striking down excess quota.
DR. JAISHRI LAXMANRAO PATIL v. THE CHIEF MINISTER
The Supreme Court upheld Maharashtra's reservation for Maratha community as constitutionally valid under Articles 15(4) and 16(4), affirmed the 50% reservation ceiling can be exceeded in exceptional cases, but struck down the quantum exceeding the Commission's recommendations, and clarified the impact of the 102nd Amendment on State powers.
Forum for People’s Collective Efforts v. The State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court struck down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act, 2017 for being repugnant to the central Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and lacking required Presidential assent under Article 254(2).
Forum for People’s Collective Efforts v. The State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court struck down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act, 2017 for lack of Presidential assent and repugnancy with the Central Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, affirming the primacy of Central law on Concurrent List subjects.
INDIAN SCHOOL, JODHPUR & ANR. v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2016, affirming the State's regulatory authority over private unaided school fees as a reasonable restriction on the autonomy under Article 19(1)(g).
Indian School, Jodhpur & Anr. v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2016, affirming the State's power to regulate private unaided school fees subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(1)(g).
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited v. E.S. Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Scheduled Commissioning Date for solar projects is 12 calendar months excluding the effective date, upheld the Appellate Tribunal's decision allowing commissioning within time, and set aside penalties imposed for alleged delay.
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited v. E.S. Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Scheduled Commissioning Date for solar projects is 12 calendar months excluding the approval date, and since commissioning occurred within this period, tariff reduction and liquidated damages were unjustified.
Sukhbir v. Ajit Singh
The Supreme Court held that when land is compulsorily acquired during a suit for specific performance, the plaintiff is entitled to compensation under Section 21 of the Specific Relief Act in lieu of specific performance, subject to deductions for expenses incurred by the vendor.
Sukhbir v. Ajit Singh
The Supreme Court held that when land is compulsorily acquired during a suit for specific performance, the plaintiff is entitled to compensation under the Land Acquisition Act in lieu of specific performance, subject to deductions for expenses incurred by the original owner.
Jharkhand State Electricity Board v. M/S Ramkrishna Forging Limited
The Supreme Court held that successive load enhancement agreements are amendments to the initial electricity supply agreement, and an application for reduction of load filed after three years from the initial agreement must be allowed under the Jharkhand Electricity Supply Code Regulations, dismissing the Board's appeal.
Jharkhand State Electricity Board v. M/S Ramkrishna Forging Limited
The Supreme Court held that successive load enhancement agreements are supplementary to the initial electricity supply agreement and do not reset the initial period restricting load reduction under Jharkhand Electricity Supply Code Regulations, allowing the consumer's application for load reduction.
IN RE: DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DURING PANDEMIC
The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to ensure uniform hospital admission policies, equitable oxygen and vaccine supply, and reconsider decentralized vaccine procurement to uphold constitutional rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commissioner of Income Tax-I v. M/s. Reliance Energy Ltd
The Supreme Court held that deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act is allowable against the gross total income and not restricted only to business income, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Commissioner of Income Tax-I v. M/s. Reliance Energy Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is allowable against the gross total income and not restricted to business income alone.