Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Laxmi Singh v. Rekha Singh
The Supreme Court directed a revote on a no-confidence motion due to alleged breach of ballot secrecy, holding that secrecy is a voter’s privilege that can be voluntarily waived, leaving the legal question open.
Laxmi Singh v. Rekha Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed a revote on the no confidence motion by secret ballot, holding that secrecy of ballot is a voter’s privilege that can be waived, but the statutory scheme must be strictly followed to ensure free and fair elections.
In Re The Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in the Hospitals Etc.
The Supreme Court mandated continuous expert supervision, uniform policy implementation, transparency in test reporting, and regulated testing rates to ensure proper treatment of COVID-19 patients and dignified hospital management during the pandemic.
In Re The Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in the Hospitals Etc.
The Supreme Court directed continuous expert monitoring of COVID-19 hospitals, uniform implementation of treatment and discharge guidelines, regulated testing rates, and mandated disclosure of test results to ensure proper patient care and dignity during the pandemic.
Jinofer Kawasji Bhujwala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court allowed bail to the appellant in a complex financial and criminal breach of trust case, holding that prolonged custody without trial commencement and interim protective measures justify bail despite serious allegations.
Mustak @ Kanio Ahmed Shaikh v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of the appellant for attempt to murder based on credible eyewitness identification, forensic evidence, and lawful weapon recovery despite minor procedural lapses.
Surendra Kumar Bhilawe v. The New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that ownership of a vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is determined by registration and statutory compliance, and an insurer cannot repudiate a claim based on an uncompleted sale agreement without transfer of registration and no-objection from the financier.
Shamita Singha & Anr. v. Rashmi Ahluwalia & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a partition suit to the Probate Court to be heard alongside the Testamentary Petition, emphasizing the Probate Court's primacy in Will validity and avoiding inconsistent judgments.
Shamita Singha & Anr. v. Rashmi Ahluwalia & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a partition suit to the Probate Court to be heard alongside a contested Testamentary Petition involving overlapping assets and parties, emphasizing the Probate Court's primacy in Will validity matters.
Rana Nahid @ Reshma @ Sana & Anr. v. Sahidul Haq Chisti
The Supreme Court held that Family Courts lack jurisdiction to entertain maintenance applications under Section 3 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, which lie exclusively before Magistrates of the First Class.
Rajendra Singh v. National Insurance Company
The Supreme Court held that passengers cannot be held liable for contributory negligence in a motor accident, enhanced compensation for a deceased housewife including future prospects, and upheld compensation for her minor child while setting aside unjust contributory negligence deductions.
Rajendra Singh v. National Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in motor accident claims by rejecting contributory negligence deductions against deceased passengers and recognizing future prospects for a housewife and her minor child.
Subhash Sahebrao Deshmukh v. Satish Atmaram Talekar
The Supreme Court held that accused must be heard in revision petitions challenging dismissal of complaints under Section 203 Cr.P.C., setting aside orders passed without hearing and remanding for fresh consideration.
Subhash Sahebrao Deshmukh v. Satish Atmaram Talekar
The Supreme Court held that accused must be heard in revision petitions challenging dismissal of complaints under Section 203 Cr.P.C., setting aside orders restoring complaint without hearing and remanding for fresh consideration.
D. DEVARAJA v. OWAIS SABEER HUSSAIN
The Supreme Court held that prior government sanction is mandatory before prosecuting a police officer for acts connected to official duty, and quashed proceedings taken without such sanction.
D. DEVARAJA v. OWAIS SABEER HUSSAIN
The Supreme Court held that prior government sanction under Section 197 CrPC and Section 170 Karnataka Police Act is mandatory before taking cognizance of offences alleged against police officers in discharge of official duty, and quashed proceedings initiated without such sanction.
Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for criminal breach of trust and cheating arising from non-payment for goods, holding that no prima facie offence was made out and emphasizing the distinct legal requirements for such offences.
SIRI CHAND v. SURINDER SINGH
The Supreme Court held that a monthly tenancy without a fixed term does not require compulsory registration under Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908, and restored the eviction order against the tenant.
SIRI CHAND v. SURINDER SINGH
The Supreme Court held that a monthly rent deed without a specified term does not require compulsory registration under Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908, and restored the eviction order against the tenant.
Sangita Arya v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing the deceased's income including taxi earnings and awarding future prospects, setting aside the High Court's erroneous judgment.