Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Metpalli Lasum Bai v. Metapalli Muthaiah
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a registered Will and family settlement granting exclusive title to plaintiff Lasum Bai over disputed land, reversing the High Court's partial reduction of her share.
TAMIL NADU HOUSING BOARD v. S. GANESAN
The Supreme Court allowed the Tamil Nadu Housing Board's appeal, closing the respondent's right to payment and directing him to vacate the plot due to prolonged default and failure to comply with payment obligations.
VICTIM ‘X’ v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court cancelled bail granted to a protection home superintendent accused of sexually exploiting female inmates, emphasizing mandatory victim hearing under the SC/ST Act and the gravity of allegations impacting fair trial.
Mala Choudhary v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court quashed a frivolous FIR under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, holding it to be an abuse of the criminal process in a civil dispute and imposed exemplary costs on the complainant.
Suresh Chandra v. Parasram
The Supreme Court held that non-substitution of legal representatives of a deceased co-appellant in a joint and indivisible decree leads to abatement of the entire appeal, and Order XLI Rule 4 CPC does not override this requirement.
BGM AND M-RPL-JMCT (JV) v. EASTERN COALFIELDS LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that a dispute resolution clause using permissive language does not constitute a binding arbitration agreement, and the court must be prima facie satisfied of such existence before appointing an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act.
Kaushal Singh v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court expunged High Court strictures against a Judicial Officer for granting bail without considering criminal antecedents, emphasizing restraint in judicial criticism and adherence to natural justice.
M Sambasiva Rao v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction in a corruption case due to unreliable trap evidence, contradictions, and failure to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, reinstating the Trial Court's acquittal.
Sunita & Ors. v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a driver with an LMV license can drive a commercial vehicle under 7500 kg and that the Insurance Company must indemnify the claimant under the "Pay and Recover" principle despite policy breach, enhancing compensation awarded.
Narayan Das v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 32-B of the NDPS Act, courts have discretion to impose sentences above the minimum prescribed by considering relevant factors beyond those enumerated, and upheld the conviction while dismissing the petition.
Gurdial Singh v. Jagir Kaur and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of a Will due to suspicious circumstances arising from the non-mention of the lawful wife and failure to explain her disinheritance, holding that the Will was not executed with free disposing mind.
M/S SONALI POWER EQUIPMENTS PVT. LTD. v. CHAIRMAN, MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
The Supreme Court held that the Limitation Act applies to arbitration but not conciliation under the MSMED Act, allowing recovery of time-barred debts through conciliation settlements but not arbitration.
RAM CHARAN v. SUKHRAM
The Supreme Court held that tribal women or their heirs are entitled to equal inheritance rights in ancestral property under the principle of justice, equity and good conscience and Article 14, setting aside lower courts' denial of such rights.
Shiv Baran v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 319 CrPC, a person not originally accused can be summoned for trial based on cogent evidence adduced during examination-in-chief, even if not charge-sheeted, and set aside the High Court's quashing of such summons.
Tosh Kumar Sharma v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
The Supreme Court held that a vacancy caused by non-approval of a recommended candidate in judicial service recruitment must be filled from the same merit list, allowing the appellant's appointment and setting aside the High Court's decision to carry forward the vacancy.
Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that notices under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 affecting personal liberty cannot be served through electronic communication and must be served by prescribed statutory modes to safeguard constitutional rights.
The State of Himachal Pradesh & Anr v. JSW Hydro Energy Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the CERC tariff regulations capping free power at 13% do not override a generating company’s contractual obligation to supply 18% free power to the State, and the High Court erred in modifying the contract via writ jurisdiction.
Nayakara Thippaiah v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for the brutal murders of five family members but commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment after considering mitigating factors and reports on his mental health and conduct.
JAI PRAKASH v. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and murder of a child but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment, emphasizing the need for objective application of the 'rarest of rare' doctrine considering mitigating factors.
Mala Devi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a temporary railway servant who dies in harness after one year of continuous service is entitled to family pension irrespective of regularization or completion of 10 years, allowing the widow's claim.