Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Lahari Sakhamuri v. Sobhan Kodali
The Supreme Court upheld the US Court's jurisdiction over custody of minor children born and residing in the US, dismissed the Indian custody petition for lack of jurisdiction, and emphasized the paramount importance of the children's best interest and welfare in cross-border custody disputes.
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The court held that mere breach of contract does not constitute deception under the Indian Contract Act, 1972, requiring proof of intentional misrepresentation and fraudulent intent for criminal liability.
Kalabai v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court altered the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, reducing the sentence to five years' rigorous imprisonment based on the dying declaration and absence of intention to cause death.
Kalabai v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court altered the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, reducing the sentence based on the absence of intention to cause death despite the fatal act.
Sampada Yogesh Waghdhare v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of a Municipal Councillor under Section 44(1)(e) for unauthorized constructions by her spouse, affirming that such disqualification is independent of criminal liability and applies even to temporary structures.
Hindustan Sanitaryware and Industries Ltd. & Others v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that the Government's power under the Minimum Wages Act is limited to fixing minimum wage rates and cannot alter employee classifications, include unpaid trainees or security supervisors, prohibit wage component segregation, or fix training periods, striking down those parts of Haryana's notifications as ultra vires.
G. Shashikala v. G. Kalavati Bai & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order permitting additional evidence without notice under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC and remanded the civil appeals for fresh consideration in accordance with law.
Ajit Kaur @ Surjit Kaur v. Darshan Singh through LRs & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that possession by a female Hindu without title does not confer absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, upholding a will excluding the widow from inheritance and dismissing her claim to the disputed property.
Yashwant Sinha v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that documents published in the public domain cannot be excluded on grounds of official secrecy or privilege, affirming the primacy of freedom of the press and public interest in disclosure under the Right to Information Act.
Yashwant Sinha v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that documents published in the public domain cannot be excluded on grounds of official secrecy or privilege, affirming the primacy of freedom of the press and public interest in judicial review.
Yashwant Sinha v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that documents published in the public domain cannot be excluded on grounds of official secrecy or privilege, affirming the primacy of freedom of the press and public interest under the Right to Information Act and Constitution.
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The court upheld the constitutional validity of the Indian Government Grants Act, 1978 and affirmed the lawful exercise of powers by the Inspector General of Government Grants, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the administrative actions under the Act.
Anjana Mittal v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court held that a long-serving promoted employee cannot be treated as temporary for termination, ordered reinstatement with reduced back wages due to habitual absenteeism and delay in litigation.
Anjana Mittal v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court held that a long-serving promoted employee cannot be treated as temporary for termination under Regulation 24, ordered reinstatement with 10% back wages considering habitual absenteeism and delay in seeking remedy.
State of Meghalaya v. All Dimasa Students Union
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's jurisdiction and orders banning illegal rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya, affirming the applicability of the MMDR Act in tribal areas and the State's authority to regulate mining and environmental restoration.
State of Meghalaya v. All Dimasa Students Union
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's jurisdiction and orders banning illegal rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya, affirming the applicability of the MMDR Act in tribal areas and validating environmental restoration measures.
Ramesh Dasu Chauhan and Another v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder and robbery based on reliable circumstantial evidence and recovery of stolen items, dismissing the appeal.
M/S Star Wire (India) Vidyut Pvt. Ltd. v. Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging discriminatory tariff regulations for renewable energy projects and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on merits.
M/S Star Wire (India) Vidyut Pvt. Ltd. v. Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging discriminatory tariff regulations for renewable energy projects and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Syed Zainul Abedeen v. Rajasthan Board of Muslim Wakf
The Supreme Court held that suits challenging wakf property classification under Section 6 of the Wakf Act, 1954 must be filed within one year of publication in the Official Gazette, and dismissed the appeal as barred by limitation.