Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Govind Mandavi v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to fatal omissions in the FIR and unreliable eyewitness identification, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Dadu @ Ankush & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under the SC/ST Act and IPC due to unreliable prosecution evidence and lack of independent corroboration, granting the appellants benefit of doubt.
Salil Mahajan v. Avinash Kumar & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail to an accused in a multi-crore embezzlement case for non-consideration of crucial investigation material and the necessity of custodial interrogation.
Akola Municipal Corporation v. Zishan Hussain
The Supreme Court held that municipal corporations have statutory authority to revise property tax rates and that courts should exercise judicial restraint in reviewing such economic policy decisions, setting aside the High Court's quashing of the tax revision resolution.
State of Jharkhand v. The Indian Builders Jamshedpur
The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question whether prohibitory contractual claim clauses bind arbitral tribunals, clarifying that the Bharat Drilling decision is not a binding precedent on this issue.
Bolla Malathi v. B. Sugunaand
The Supreme Court held that a nomination for General Provident Fund does not automatically become invalid upon marriage without formal cancellation, but where a nomination condition renders it void, the fund must be equally distributed among eligible family members.
SWAWLAMBI SOCIETY LTD v. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court held that requiring additional recommendation by the Assistant Registrar for stamp duty exemption under Section 9A is illegal as the cooperative society's registration certificate is conclusive proof, and administrative procedures must avoid unnecessary hurdles.
RANI @ RAJ KUMARI AND OTHERS v. KAMLAKAT GUPTA AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for death in a motor accident by properly considering income sources, applying correct multiplier and deductions, and awarding adequate consortium damages.
Sandeep Singh Thakur v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court quashed the conviction and sentence for false promise of marriage after the parties married and reconciled, exercising its powers under Article 142 to do complete justice.
R. Logeshkumar v. P. Balasubramaniam
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects and attendant allowance, affirming the discretion to award just and fair compensation beyond the claimed amount.
Sonia Virk v. Rohit Watts
The Supreme Court upheld the divorce decree on irretrievable breakdown of marriage and enhanced permanent alimony to ensure financial independence of the wife and welfare of the daughter.
Mukut Das v. The Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd.
Employees whose retirement date is extended to the last day of the month under FR 56(a) are entitled to pay revision benefits effective on that date under the Assam State Electricity Board Revised Pay Rules, 2017.
The State of Karnataka v. Taghar Vasudeva Ambrish
The Supreme Court upheld the exemption from GST on leasing residential premises as hostel accommodation to students and working professionals under Entry 13 of Notification No. 9/2017, rejecting the revenue's contention that the lessee must itself use the property as residence.
Shubham Ganpati @ Ganesh Rathod v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed bail despite prolonged delay in framing charges but issued directions to expedite trial proceedings, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
Neeraj Yadav v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and held that statements under Section 161 CrPC of a deceased can be dying declarations admissible under Section 32 Evidence Act, and that the power under Section 319 CrPC to summon additional accused must be exercised on cogent prima facie evidence without conducting a mini-trial.
Bhaskar Govind Gavate v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a contempt petition alleging non-compliance of a land acquisition order, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of the clear and categorical directions issued.
BPL LIMITED v. MORGAN SECURITIES AND CREDITS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld an arbitral award granting contractual interest at 36% per annum on a bill discounting facility, holding such interest is not against public policy and the Usurious Loans Act does not apply to commercial bill discounting transactions.
Abhishek Gupta v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a non-party adversely affected by a Single Judge's writ order under Article 226 has a right to be heard and may maintain a special appeal despite Rule 5 of Allahabad High Court Rules, ensuring access to justice.
Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited v. The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Pensioners Welfare Association
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition as not maintainable, holding that a second SLP challenging the same order after an earlier dismissal without liberty is barred, affirming the finality of the High Court's judgment and the dismissal of the review petition.
Bal Kumar Patel v. State of U.P
The Supreme Court upheld the requirement of prior High Court permission for withdrawal of prosecution against sitting or former MPs/MLAs under Section 321 CrPC and dismissed the appeal for failure to obtain such permission.