Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Ilangovan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, rejecting the plea for acquittal based on co-accused's acquittal and affirming the admissibility of related witnesses' testimony with due caution.
M/S BANDEKAR BROTHERS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. PRASAD VASSUDEV KENI
The Supreme Court held that offences under Sections 191 and 192 IPC require mandatory compliance with Section 340 read with Section 195(1)(b)(i) CrPC, and private complaints without such compliance are not maintainable.
M/S BANDEKAR BROTHERS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. PRASAD VASSUDEV KENI
The Supreme Court held that offences under Sections 191 and 192 IPC require mandatory court sanction under Section 195(1)(b)(i) CrPC and cannot be prosecuted by private complaints circumventing Section 340 CrPC procedure.
THE DESIGNATED AUTHORITY v. M/S THE ANDHRA PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that the Designated Authority lawfully required updated data for anti-dumping investigations, limited judicial interference in its quasi-judicial functions, and set aside the High Court's contempt proceedings and order for replacement of the Authority.
THE DESIGNATED AUTHORITY v. M/S THE ANDHRA PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that the Designated Authority lawfully required contemporaneous data and exercised quasi-judicial discretion in anti-dumping investigations, setting aside High Court orders initiating contempt proceedings and directing replacement of the DA.
L. R. Brothers Indo Flora Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise
The Supreme Court upheld customs duty on imported inputs used by a 100% EOU for non-excisable goods sold in DTA in violation of EXIM Policy, holding the amendment notification prospective and validating extended limitation for wilful suppression.
L. R. Brothers Indo Flora Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise
The Supreme Court upheld customs duty on imported inputs used in non-excisable goods sold in DTA by a 100% EOU in contravention of EXIM Policy and held that amendment notification is prospective.
Sarika v. Administrator, Mahakaleshwar Mandir Committee, Ujjain
The Supreme Court directed comprehensive scientific and administrative measures to prevent erosion and preserve the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple and its Shivalinga, balancing heritage conservation with religious practices.
Sarika v. Administrator, Mahakaleshwar Mandir Committee, Ujjain
The Supreme Court directed comprehensive scientific and administrative measures to prevent erosion and preserve the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, regulating rituals and mandating expert monitoring and government support.
Union of India v. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India
The Supreme Court held that spectrum and telecom licences are natural resources held by the Government and not assets under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing the NCLT to decide related issues on insolvency proceedings and liability for AGR dues.
Union of India v. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India
The Supreme Court directed the NCLT to decide whether telecom spectrum and licences can be assets under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, clarifying the liability of telecom operators in spectrum sharing and trading for AGR dues and emphasizing that insolvency proceedings cannot be used to evade Government dues.
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited
The Supreme Court held that non-availability of domestic coal linkage due to policy changes constitutes a change in law event entitling the power generator to compensation under the PPA.
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited
The Supreme Court held that non-availability of domestic coal linkage due to policy changes constitutes a change in law event under the PPA, entitling the generator to compensation limited to the shortfall in domestic coal supply.
Mukesh Singh v. State (Narcotic Branch of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that investigation by the police officer who is also the complainant does not automatically vitiate the trial; prejudice must be shown to entitle the accused to acquittal.
Vijay Mallya v. State Bank of India
The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions and upheld contempt findings against Dr. Vijay Mallya for disobeying its asset disclosure orders and violating High Court restraint orders.
Dr. Vijay Mallya v. State Bank of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld contempt findings against Dr. Vijay Mallya for violating asset disclosure and restraint orders, dismissing his review petition despite an erroneous recording about his reply.
Prashant Bhushan v. Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court upheld the criminal contempt conviction of Prashant Bhushan for scandalizing the judiciary, rejecting his defence of truth as neither bona fide nor in public interest, while emphasizing the balance between free speech and judicial authority.
Prashant Bhushan v. In Re
The Supreme Court upheld the criminal contempt conviction of Prashant Bhushan for scandalizing the judiciary, rejecting his defence of truth as neither bona fide nor in public interest, but refrained from imposing sentence and issued a warning instead.
Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional competence of State Governments to provide reservation for in-service doctors in postgraduate medical degree courses, clarifying the interplay between State powers under Entry 25 List III and Union powers under Entry 66 List I and the scope of MCI Regulations.
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH v. CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal can enforce pollution control compliance including suspension of vehicle registration for lack of valid PUC certificates but cannot direct denial of fuel supply or impose monetary deposits as security for compliance.