Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Narbada Devi and Ors. v. H.P. State Forest Corporation & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that death due to alcohol-induced asphyxia is not accidental under the insurance policy, absolving the insurer and employer of liability under the policy, with employer liability confined to the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
K. Prakash & Anr. v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court confirmed the appellants' conviction for kidnapping under IPC but modified their sentence to the period already served, emphasizing humane consideration at sentencing.
State of Kerala v. Mahesh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a murder case, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of discretion considering the gravity of the offence and prima facie evidence.
K. Prakash & Anr. v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for kidnapping a minor but modified their sentence to the period already served, emphasizing a human approach to sentencing.
Government of Maharashtra v. M/S Borse Brothers Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act must be filed within 120 days including the grace period, and delay beyond this period is not condonable to uphold the object of speedy arbitration.
Government of Maharashtra v. M/S Borse Brothers Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act must be filed within prescribed limitation periods with limited condonation of delay, affirming the principle of speedy arbitration dispute resolution.
Aparna Bhat & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside bail conditions mandating accused's contact with the survivor in a sexual offence case and issued guidelines to eliminate judicial stereotyping and ensure gender-sensitive bail orders.
Aparna Bhat & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside bail conditions mandating accused-survivor contact in a sexual offence case and issued guidelines to eliminate judicial stereotyping and ensure gender-sensitive judicial conduct.
Aman Lohia v. Kiran Lohia
The Supreme Court set aside the Family Court's ex parte guardianship orders for procedural violations and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication prioritizing the child's welfare and due process.
Aman Lohia v. Kiran Lohia
The Supreme Court set aside ex parte guardianship orders passed without notice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication following mandatory procedure and principles of natural justice, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child.
Neena Aneja & Anr. v. Jai Prakash Associates Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that complaints filed under the repealed Consumer Protection Act, 1986 must be adjudicated by the new forums established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 according to the new pecuniary jurisdiction limits, dismissing the appeal against the NCDRC's jurisdictional dismissal.
Pramod Kumar Singh & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of adjusting reserved category candidates to open category posts in police constable recruitment, dismissing the petition challenging the final select list.
SECUNDERABAD CANTONMENT BOARD v. M/S B. RAMACHANDRAIAH & SONS
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act begins when the cause of action accrues and that courts must limit their scrutiny to the existence of an arbitration agreement, setting aside the High Court's appointment of an arbitrator as the application was time barred.
Sartaj Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that a Trial Court can summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC on prima facie evidence from examination-in-chief without waiting for cross-examination, and quashing such summons by the High Court at this stage is impermissible.
Sartaj Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that a trial court can summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC on prima facie evidence from examination-in-chief without awaiting cross-examination, restoring the summoning order quashed by the High Court.
Alok Kaushik v. Bhuvaneshwari Ramanathan
The Supreme Court held that the NCLT has jurisdiction under the IBC to determine fees payable to a registered valuer appointed during CIRP even if the CIRP is subsequently set aside, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
Naveen Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for an accused charged with forgery and manipulation of court records, emphasizing the gravity of such offences and the need for cautious bail consideration.
Naveen Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for an accused charged with forgery and manipulation of court records, emphasizing the gravity of such offences and the need for cautious bail consideration.
Arun Kumar Jagatramka v. Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that persons ineligible under Section 29A of the IBC cannot propose schemes under Section 230 of the Companies Act during liquidation, upholding the validity of Regulation 2B prohibiting such participation.
Priti Saraf v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing criminal proceedings under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of civil dispute and arbitration, restoring the trial and clarifying the limited scope of inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.