Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
Union of India v. Gopaldas Bhagwan Das
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of land acquisition due to non-compliance with mandatory public notice requirements under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, dismissing the appeal despite delay in challenge.
Hemiben Ladhabhai Bhanderi v. Saurashta Gramin Bank
The Supreme Court held the bank liable for deficiency of service in failing to forward insurance premiums, enhancing compensation from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs despite insurer's repudiation of the claim.
Sushil Sethi and another v. The State of Arunachal Pradesh and others
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against company directors for alleged cheating due to absence of fraudulent intent and vicarious liability, emphasizing that breach of contract alone does not constitute a criminal offence.
Sushil Sethi and another v. The State of Arunachal Pradesh and others
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against company directors for cheating under Section 420 IPC due to absence of fraudulent intention and specific allegations, emphasizing sparing use of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vinay Kumar Mittal & Ors. v. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing that depositors' claims be considered by the Committee of Creditors and Administrator without interference from prior interim orders, and dismissed appeals challenging the insolvency resolution process management.
Vinay Kumar Mittal & Ors. v. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing that depositors’ claims be considered by the Committee of Creditors during DHFL’s insolvency resolution, and dismissed appeals challenging interim orders restraining payments.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Yogendra Singh Jadon & Anr
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order quashing charges under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC against respondents involved in bank loan irregularities, holding that such allegations require trial and cannot be quashed at the pre-trial stage.
GHAT TALAB KAULAN WALA v. BABA GOPAL DASS CHELA SURTI DASS
The Supreme Court held that a suit filed by a Trust against its Sevadar is maintainable without compliance with Section 92 CPC and upheld the Trust's right to seek relief against the Sevadar.
Uttar Bhartiya Rajak Samaj Panchayat v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the demand for premium payment under a 2008 Government Resolution, dismissing the appeal challenging the validity of the demand despite an earlier Letter of Intent.
Shirpur Education Society v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld regulatory intake limits for a pharmacy college while protecting students admitted under interim orders amid conflicting AICTE and PCI regulations.
Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Panna Mahesh Chandra Dave
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing the Municipal Corporation to provide alternative accommodation or consider TDR for tenants and owners whose protected structures were demolished without due process during road widening.
Govind Prasad Kejriwal v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 341, and 379 IPC as an abuse of process, holding that a civil dispute cannot be converted into a criminal case.
Govind Prasad Kejriwal v. State of Bihar & Anr
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 341, and 379 IPC as an abuse of process where a civil dispute was improperly converted into a criminal case.
Basheera Begam v. Mohammed Ibrahim & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a double murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove conspiracy and murder beyond reasonable doubt.
Basheera Begam v. Mohammed Ibrahim & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s acquittal of accused in a murder and conspiracy case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.
VICKY @ VIKAS v. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI)
The Supreme Court directed concurrent running of multiple sentences under Section 427 CrPC in favor of a habitual offender considering his background and potential for reform, setting aside fines and ordering his release.
VICKY @ VIKAS v. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI)
The Supreme Court exercised discretion under Section 427 CrPC to direct concurrent sentences for multiple convictions of a habitual offender considering his personal circumstances and set aside fines, ordering his release.
State of Odisha v. Gobinda Behera
The Supreme Court upheld termination of a police constable for suppressing involvement in a serious criminal case despite subsequent quashing of proceedings, affirming that truthful disclosure of antecedents is essential for public employment.
N. MOTILAL & ORS v. FAISAL BIN ALI & ANR
The Supreme Court held that under the Telangana Rent Control Act, a landlord may apply for fixation of fair rent even during the subsistence of a contractual tenancy, dismissing the tenant's appeal challenging enhanced rent fixation.
N. MOTILAL & ORS v. FAISAL BIN ALI & ANR
The Supreme Court held that under the Telangana Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960, a landlord can apply for fixation of fair rent even during the subsistence of a contractual tenancy.