Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Saravanan v. State
The Supreme Court held that no monetary conditions can be imposed while granting default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., affirming the accused's right to bail upon expiry of the statutory investigation period without filing a charge sheet.
Saravanan v. State
The Supreme Court held that no monetary deposit condition can be imposed while granting default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., affirming the accused's indefeasible right to bail upon expiry of the statutory investigation period without filing of chargesheet.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Bherulal
The Supreme Court dismissed a government petition filed with a 663-day delay, emphasizing that government authorities must adhere to limitation periods and cannot routinely seek condonation for bureaucratic inefficiency.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Bherulal
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's delayed Special Leave Petition, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation laws by government authorities and imposing costs for inordinate delay.
Satish Chander Ahuja v. Sneha Ahuja
The Supreme Court held that the definition of shared household under the Domestic Violence Act is exhaustive, granting women the right to reside irrespective of ownership, and remanded the suit for fresh adjudication considering these statutory rights.
Satish Chander Ahuja v. Sneha Ahuja
The Supreme Court held that the definition of 'shared household' under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is exhaustive and protects the aggrieved woman's right to reside irrespective of ownership, setting aside a possession decree granted without considering these rights.
Ganesan v. State
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under the POCSO Act based on the sole trustworthy testimony of the victim and dismissed the appeal challenging legal aid and compensation orders.
Hospitality Association of Mudumalai v. In Defence of Environment and Animals
The Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu's notification of an elephant corridor in the Sigur Plateau, affirming the State's power to protect wildlife habitats and directing inquiry into factual objections regarding corridor boundaries and enforcement actions.
Hospitality Association of Mudumalai v. In Defence of Environment and Animals
The Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu's notification of an elephant corridor in the Sigur Plateau, affirming the State's power to protect wildlife habitats and directing an inquiry into appellants' objections regarding corridor boundaries and eviction actions.
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited v. Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Private Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the State Commission's jurisdiction to modify renewable energy PPAs to align tariffs with regulatory frameworks, dismissing appeals challenging tariff revisions under the REC mechanism.
Raghunath v. Radha Mohan
The Supreme Court held that the right of pre-emption under the Rajasthan Pre-Emption Act, 1966 is exercisable only once at the first sale after the Act's commencement and is barred by limitation if not exercised then, dismissing the suit based on a subsequent sale.
Raghunath v. Radha Mohan
The Supreme Court held that the right of pre-emption under the Rajasthan Pre-Emption Act, 1966 is exercisable only once at the first sale after the Act's commencement, and waiver or non-exercise bars its enforcement on subsequent sales, with limitation running from the first sale deed.
Hanumappa v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court vacated the interim status quo order on occupancy rights over agricultural land, holding that concurrent findings rejecting tenancy claims and material change in land use do not justify continuation of interim relief.
Hanumappa v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court vacated the interim status quo order in a tenancy dispute over agricultural land, holding that the petitioner’s claim was not prima facie established and the balance of convenience favored the respondent’s development activities.
Sugandhi v. P. Rajkumar
The Supreme Court held that courts must exercise discretion liberally under Order 8 Rule 1A(3) CPC to allow defendants to produce documents after the written statement if good cause is shown and no prejudice is caused, emphasizing substantial justice over procedural technicalities.
SUGANDHI v. P. RAJKUMAR
The Supreme Court held that courts should grant leave to produce documents under Order 8 Rule 1A(3) CPC on good cause shown, favoring substantial justice over procedural technicalities.
ANIL BHARDWAJ v. HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a judicial service candidate due to a pending criminal case at the time of selection, holding that subsequent acquittal does not entitle appointment.
Chowgule and Company v. Goa Foundation
The Supreme Court granted a final extension until January 2021 for lessees to transport minerals mined before 15.03.2018 subject to royalty payment, upheld the finality of its earlier order, and allowed the State to confiscate unremoved minerals thereafter under Rule 12(1)(hh).
Chowgule and Company v. Goa Foundation
The Supreme Court granted a limited extension for transporting minerals mined before 15.03.2018, clarified royalty payment timing, and upheld the State's power to confiscate unremoved minerals under Rule 12(1)(hh) of the 2016 Concession Rules.
Sri Muniraju Gowda P.M. v. Sri Munirathna & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order striking out the prayer to declare the petitioner duly elected due to lack of necessary pleadings and held that the principle of excluding votes of a disqualified candidate applies only in two-candidate elections.