Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Parkash Chand v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction for rape and criminal intimidation due to unreliable prosecution evidence and unjustified delay in lodging the FIR.
Dealers Association Bundi v. Sanyojak Bundi Zila Petrol Pump Mazdoor Sangh
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte industrial award and remanded the case for fresh adjudication, emphasizing the right of parties to a fair opportunity to contest disputes on merits.
Dealers Association Bundi v. Sanyojak Bundi Zila Petrol Pump Mazdoor Sangh
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte Industrial Tribunal award for failure to afford the appellant an opportunity to contest, remanding the case for fresh adjudication on merits.
Mala Singh & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of two accused, altering their conviction from murder under Section 302/34 IPC to causing hurt under Section 324 IPC due to lack of evidence of common intention, and held that alteration of charge from Section 149 IPC to Section 34 IPC requires supporting evidence to avoid prejudice.
M/S SCG CONTRACTS INDIA PVT. LTD. v. K.S. CHAMANKAR INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the statutory 120-day limit for filing written statements under the amended CPC is mandatory and any order permitting filing beyond this period is void.
M/S SCG CONTRACTS INDIA PVT. LTD. v. K.S. CHAMANKAR INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the statutory 120-day period for filing a written statement under the amended CPC is mandatory, and any written statement filed beyond this period shall not be taken on record.
Chandru @ Chandrasekaran v. State Rep. by Deputy Superintendent
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and medical inconsistencies.
Mahesh Dube v. Shivbodh
The Supreme Court held that a Trial Court's order restoring possession at conviction under Section 448 IPC is enforceable beyond one month, allowing restoration despite delay in filing under Section 456 Cr.P.C.
Mahesh Dube v. Shivbodh
The Supreme Court held that a Trial Court's order restoring possession at conviction under Section 456 Cr.P.C. is enforceable despite delay, and allowed the appellant's appeal directing restoration of possession.
Sukhpal Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen testimony and forensic recovery of the accused's service revolver, rejecting the defense of suspension and absence of motive.
The State Bank of India & Ors. v. Ravindra Nath & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful salary reduction of a public sector bank officer posted abroad based on statutory committee recommendations and Cost of Living Index, dismissing claims of arbitrariness and contractual privity.
THE STATE BANK OF INDIA v. RAVINDRA NATH
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful salary reduction of a bank officer posted abroad based on updated Cost of Living Index data and binding statutory committee recommendations, dismissing claims of arbitrariness and contractual entitlement.
Kamal Shivaji Pokarnekar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that at the stage of issuance of process, the Magistrate must only determine if a prima facie case exists and criminal proceedings cannot be quashed merely because the dispute appears civil in nature.
Kamal Shivaji Pokarnekar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that at the stage of issuance of process, the Magistrate must only determine if a prima facie case exists and criminal proceedings cannot be quashed merely because the dispute appears civil in nature.
Bayaji Sambhu Mali @ Borate (Lrs) v. Nazir Mohammed Balal Zari
The Supreme Court held that where a landlord's possession application under Section 29 is rejected, the tenant is deemed purchaser under Section 32 without needing to give notice under Section 32F(1A).
Bayaji Sambhu Mali @ Borate (D) Through Lrs. v. Nazir Mohammed Balal Zari
The Supreme Court held that a tenant acquires deemed purchaser status under Section 29 read with Section 32 of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, upon rejection of the landlord's possession application, and thus is not required to give notice under Section 32F(1A).
R V PRASANNAKUMAAR & ORS v. MANTRI CASTLES PVT. LTD & ANR
The Supreme Court held that developers must pay interest on delayed possession until actual possession is offered, overruling inadequate contractual compensation clauses under the Consumer Protection Act.
Union of India v. Captain Gurdev Singh
The Supreme Court held that parity between Bhutan Compensatory Allowance payable to IMTRAT personnel and Foreign Allowance payable to MEA personnel was not mandated, but directed removal of nominal depression charges on BCA with immediate effect.
ANJALI ARORA AND OTHERS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that pay scale parity under Regulation 4(2) is limited to employees similarly situated in post and pay scale, dismissing the petitioners' claim who held lower posts during the relevant period.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Faquirey
The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, holding that voluntary provocation does not reduce the offence to culpable homicide under Exception I to Section 300 IPC.