Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Parvat Singh & Ors v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted solely on the testimony of a sole eyewitness whose evidence was found unreliable due to material contradictions and omissions, emphasizing that conviction requires trustworthy and consistent evidence.
Parvat Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted solely on the testimony of a sole eyewitness due to material contradictions and lack of corroboration, emphasizing that conviction under Section 149 IPC requires proof of common object.
The Periyar District Consumer Cooperative Wholesale Stores Ltd. v. B. Balagopal & Ors.
The Supreme Court modified the damages awarded for unlawful occupation by a tenant cooperative society, balancing fair rent principles and equitable considerations, and allowed the appeal in part.
The Periyar District Consumer Cooperative Wholesale Stores Ltd. v. B. Balagopal & Ors.
The Supreme Court modified the damages awarded for unlawful possession under a lease, balancing fair rent principles and the tenant's cooperative status, allowing the appeal in part and directing payment of a reduced amount.
Sajan Sethi v. Rajan Sethi
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's judgment on partition and rights over common areas, holding that courts can adjudicate such rights when raised by parties, even if outside the original scope of the suit.
Sajan Sethi v. Rajan Sethi
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, affirming the High Court's decision on partition and rights over common areas in a property dispute governed by a Will.
Samta Naidu & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a second criminal complaint on the same facts is not maintainable after dismissal of the first complaint on merits unless exceptional circumstances exist, and dismissed the second complaint as an abuse of process.
Samta Naidu & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a second criminal complaint on the same facts dismissed on merits under Section 203 CrPC is not maintainable unless exceptional circumstances exist, and dismissed the second complaint as an abuse of process.
Shah Faesal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held there is no conflict between Prem Nath Kaul and Sampat Prakash judgments on Article 370 and refused to refer the matter to a larger Bench.
Than Kunwar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under the NDPS Act, ruling that non-production of entire contraband and minor discrepancies in witness testimony do not vitiate prosecution if seizure and sample testing are proved and Section 50 applies only to personal searches.
Than Kunwar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under the NDPS Act, ruling that non-production of contraband and minor procedural discrepancies do not vitiate conviction if seizure and forensic evidence are established.
The Superintendent of Post Office, Bolangir Division, Bolangir, Odisha v. Jambu Kumar Jain; The Superintendent of Post Office, Bolangir Division, Bolangir, Odisha v. Chhagan Lal Jain
The Supreme Court held that lost Indira Vikas Patras purchased by cash cannot be claimed or replaced without physical certificates, and refusal to pay maturity value under such circumstances does not constitute deficiency in service.
Pawan Kumar Arya v. Ravi Kumar Arya
The Supreme Court held that a family settlement embodied in a consent decree cannot be partially executed without full compliance by both parties, directing the RA Group to countersign the allotment letter subject to the execution of supplemental consent terms.
Pawan Kumar Arya v. Ravi Kumar Arya
The Supreme Court held that partial execution of a comprehensive family settlement consent decree is impermissible without full compliance, directing the parties to execute supplemental terms and the RA Group to counter-sign the letter of allotment with restrictions on alienation.
Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India & Ors. v. Radhey Shyam Pandey
The Supreme Court held that employees retiring under SBI’s 2000 Voluntary Retirement Scheme on completion of 15 years of service are entitled to pension benefits as per the scheme, and the bank cannot deny pension by relying on existing pension rules requiring 20 years of service.
Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India & Ors. v. Radhey Shyam Pandey
The Supreme Court held that employees retiring under SBI's 2000 Voluntary Retirement Scheme after 15 years of service are entitled to pension benefits as per the scheme, rejecting SBI's attempt to deny pension based on existing pension rules requiring 20 years of service.
Jose v. Johnson
The Supreme Court held that in a suit for permanent injunction where ownership and property identity are disputed, proper evidence and opportunity must be afforded, and remanded the matter for fresh trial, setting aside the High Court's restoration of the trial court decree.
Satishkumar Nyalchand Shah v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a co-accused already charge-sheeted and on trial has no locus to be impleaded in proceedings seeking further investigation against another accused not charge-sheeted under Section 173(8) CrPC.
Satishkumar Nyalchand Shah v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a co-accused already charge-sheeted and undergoing trial has no locus standi to be impleaded in an application under Section 173(8) CrPC seeking further investigation against another accused not charge-sheeted.
State of Odisha v. M/s. Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that transportation of legally procured and royalty-paid iron ore stock within a mining lease area does not constitute prohibited mining operations, allowing JSPL to transport the ore subject to compliance with conditions.