Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
JAGDISHRAJ KHATTA v. STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction for cruelty and abetment of suicide due to insufficient and suspicious evidence, affirming the Trial Court's acquittal.
JAGDISHRAJ KHATTA v. STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction for cruelty and abetment of suicide due to insufficient and suspicious evidence, affirming the Trial Court's acquittal.
Sadayappan @ Ganesan v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on reliable circumstantial evidence, rejecting the appellant's challenge to witness credibility and confession admissibility.
Sadayappan @ Ganesan v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on complete circumstantial evidence, reliable related witnesses, and corroborated extra-judicial confession despite the absence of the recording authority.
Rajan v. The Home Secretary, Home Department of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court directed the State Government to expeditiously consider the petitioner's fresh representation for premature release after over 30 years' imprisonment, holding that sentences under a struck down Arms Act provision cannot be counted and consultation with the Central Government is unnecessary.
M/s Trimex Sands Pvt. Limited v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order disposing a writ petition based on an incorrect statement by counsel and restored the petition for fresh adjudication on merits.
M/s Trimex Sands Pvt. Limited v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order disposing a writ petition solely on a counsel's statement based on incorrect briefing and restored the petition for fresh adjudication on merits.
Hirabai Thr. L.Rs. v. Ramniwas Bansilal Lakhotiya
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a sale of ancestral property by the Karta for legal necessity binds all family members and that the decree in favor of purchasers is binding on non-parties who failed to challenge it within limitation.
Hari Steel and General Industries Ltd. v. Daljit Singh
The Supreme Court held that judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires clear and unconditional admissions within the suit, and serious factual disputes including forgery allegations preclude such judgment without trial, especially in suits for specific performance.
Hari Steel and General Industries Ltd. v. Daljit Singh
The Supreme Court held that judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires clear and unconditional admissions, and serious factual disputes including forgery allegations preclude such judgment without trial, especially in suits for specific performance.
Union of India and Ors. v. Dharam Pal
The Supreme Court upheld the commutation of a death sentence to life imprisonment due to illegal solitary confinement, inordinate delay in mercy petition disposal, and failure to place relevant acquittal records before the President, affirming fundamental rights protections under Article 21.
Delhi Development Authority v. Nalwa Sons Investment Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a court-sanctioned demerger transferring leased property between public limited companies attracts liability to pay 50% unearned increase under the lease deed, irrespective of consideration or common directorship.
Delhi Development Authority v. Nalwa Sons Investment Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a transfer of leased property pursuant to a court-sanctioned demerger between public limited companies attracts liability to pay 50% unearned increase under the lease deed, regardless of consideration or common control.
Sardara Singh & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Punjab Town Improvement Act, relying on prior awards in adjoining villages and awarding a uniform rate reflecting urban land value.
Alka Shukla v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Supreme Court held that death due to a heart attack without bodily injury caused by an accident by outward, violent and visible means does not qualify for accident benefit under insurance policies, dismissing the appellant's claim.
Alka Shukla v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Supreme Court held that death due to a heart attack without bodily injury caused by an accident involving outward, violent and visible means does not qualify for accident benefit under insurance policies, dismissing the appellant's claim.
Dipakbhai Jagdishchandra Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that charges under Sections 489B and 489C IPC cannot be framed solely on inadmissible statements of co-accused or police confessions without independent material, and discharged the appellant at the charge framing stage under Section 482 CrPC.
Cheriyath Jyothi v. Sainudeen
The Supreme Court held that a Lok Adalat award mandating demolition of an unauthorized structure does not bar lawful reconstruction with permission, and disputes over nuisance must be addressed through appropriate legal remedies.
Reliance Life Insurance Co Ltd & Anr v. Rekhaben Nareshbhai Rathod
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a prior life insurance policy in the proposal form justifies repudiation of the claim within two years under Section 45 of the Insurance Act, affirming the insurer's right to avoid the contract for breach of utmost good faith.
Reliance Life Insurance Co Ltd & Anr v. Rekhaben Nareshbhai Rathod
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a prior life insurance policy in the proposal form within two years of policy commencement justifies repudiation of the claim without proving materiality, allowing the insurer's appeal and dismissing the consumer complaint.