Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Devendra Kumar Saxena v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking to move corruption cases from Siliguri to New Delhi despite the petitioner's ill health, emphasizing balancing fair trial rights of all accused and allowing procedural accommodations instead.
Surendra Kumar & Anr v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and misapplication of legal principles.
Surendra Kumar & Anr v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to exclude all reasonable hypotheses and improperly shifted the burden of proof.
PASL WIND SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. GE POWER CONVERSION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that two Indian companies can validly choose a foreign seat of arbitration, and awards made thereunder qualify as foreign awards enforceable under Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Radha Krishan Industries v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction is ordinarily barred where an efficacious statutory appeal remedy exists against provisional attachment orders under the HPGST Act, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory conditions for such attachments.
Ramesh Bhavan Rathod v. Vishanbhai Hirabhai Makwana Makwana (Koli)
The Supreme Court set aside Gujarat High Court's bail orders for six accused in a five-murder case, holding that bail was granted without proper application of mind and adequate reasons, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and correct application of parity.
Ramachnadrapura Math v. Sri Samsthana Mahabaleshwara Devaru
The Supreme Court held that ownership disputes over religious institutions require civil adjudication and directed interim administration of the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple by an independent committee pending final hearing.
Ramachnadrapura Math v. Sri Samsthana Mahabaleshwara Devaru
The Supreme Court held that ownership disputes over the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple require civil adjudication and appointed an independent committee for interim management pending final decision.
M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated undergrounding of power lines and installation of bird divertors in endangered bird habitats, emphasizing State duty under Article 21 and public trust to protect the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican.
M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated undergrounding of power lines or installation of bird divertors in endangered bird habitats, emphasizing the State's constitutional duty to protect species like the Great Indian Bustard under Article 21.
Boota Singh & Others v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants for total non-compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, holding that searches of private vehicles require strict adherence to Section 42 and Section 43 applies only to public conveyances.
Boota Singh & Others v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted accused for total non-compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, holding that a private vehicle is not a public place under Section 43 and procedural safeguards must be strictly followed.
Expeditious Trial of Cases under Section 138 of N.I. Act 1881
The Supreme Court issued directions and clarified procedural aspects to expedite trials under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC, proper exercise of discretion in trial conversion, and rejecting inherent power of Magistrates to recall summons.
In Re: Expeditious Trial of Cases under Section 138 of N.I. Act 1881
The Supreme Court clarified procedural aspects and directed reforms to ensure expeditious trial of cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing proper exercise of summary trial provisions and mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC.
VIIT PHARMACY COLLEGE AND ANOTHER v. DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court directed the University to grant affiliation and permit examinations for petitioner pharmacy colleges, holding that PCI approval and State conditional affiliation prevail over restrictive State policies.
VIIT PHARMACY COLLEGE AND ANOTHER v. DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that PCI approval prevails over State policies and directed the University to grant affiliation and permit examinations for petitioner pharmacy colleges.
Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited v. Bishal Jaiswal & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that signed entries in balance sheets constitute acknowledgements under Section 18 of the Limitation Act, extending limitation for insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the IBC.
Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited v. Bishal Jaiswal & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that entries in balance sheets can amount to acknowledgements under Section 18 of the Limitation Act, applicable to IBC proceedings under Section 238A, thereby extending limitation for filing insolvency applications.
Ghanashyam Mishra and Sons Private Limited v. Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that an approved resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code binds all creditors including government authorities, extinguishing claims not included in the plan and barring separate recovery proceedings.
Neeharika Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that High Courts must exercise their inherent powers sparingly and cannot grant blanket interim protection restraining investigation without reasons, emphasizing the police's statutory right to investigate cognizable offences.