Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Manjit Singh v. State of Punjab & Anr
The Supreme Court held that while offences under Section 307 IPC are non-compoundable, a compromise between parties is a relevant factor for reducing sentence, and accordingly reduced the appellant's sentence to the period already served.
Manjit Singh v. State of Punjab & Anr
The Supreme Court held that while offences under Section 307 IPC are non-compoundable, a compromise between parties is a relevant factor for reducing sentence, and accordingly reduced the appellant's sentence to the period already served.
State of Haryana & Ors. v. Sunder Lal
The Supreme Court held that symbolic possession by drawing panchnama and handing over land to the State suffices for valid acquisition, dismissing the respondent's claim of lapse due to non-physical possession.
State of Haryana & Ors. v. Sunder Lal
The Supreme Court held that symbolic possession by drawing a panchnama and handing over land to the acquiring authority suffices as valid possession under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and set aside the High Court's order declaring acquisition lapsed.
Rajasthan Housing Board v. Ratan Devi
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal setting aside the consumer forum's order directing allotment of a housing tenement due to delay beyond limitation and non-payment of balance, but awarded compensation to the respondent.
Rajasthan Housing Board v. Ratan Devi
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding the consumer complaint for housing allotment was barred by limitation and refused allotment at outdated rates, while directing compensation to the respondent.
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board v. CCL Products (India) Limited
The Supreme Court held that invocation of bank guarantees to secure environmental compliance is an independent contract action not subject to natural justice principles, and set aside the National Green Tribunal's order directing refund of the invoked amounts.
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board v. CCL Products (India) Limited
The Supreme Court held that invocation of bank guarantees securing environmental compliance is an independent contract action not subject to natural justice principles and upheld the appellant's right to invoke the guarantees.
Ramesh Das v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the plaintiff failed to prove ownership of the temple land, affirming that revenue records do not confer title and no substantial question of law arose for interference.
Sanjay Rajak v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for kidnapping and murder under Section 364(A) IPC based on cogent circumstantial evidence despite the non-recovery of the victim's body and acquittal of the co-accused.
Sanjay Rajak v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for kidnapping and murder based on cogent circumstantial evidence despite non-recovery of the body and acquittal of co-accused.
U.C. Surendranath v. Mambally’s Bakery
The Supreme Court held that mere disobedience of an injunction order is insufficient for punishment under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC; willful disobedience must be proved, and set aside the appellant’s imprisonment for alleged violation of a trademark injunction.
U.C. Surendranath v. Mambally’s Bakery
The Supreme Court held that mere disobedience of an injunction order is insufficient for punishment under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC; willful disobedience must be proved, and set aside the appellant’s imprisonment for alleged trademark passing off.
Vishal Ashok Thorat v. Rajesh Shrirambapu Fate
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interference with the recruitment select list, holding that the writ petitioner lacked locus to challenge the advertisements and that affected selected candidates must be impleaded in service-related writ petitions.
Vishal Ashok Thorat v. Rajesh Shrirambapu Fate
The Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court's interference with the recruitment select list, holding that the writ petitioner lacked locus to challenge the advertisements and that selected candidates must be impleaded in such service matters.
Rajesh s/o Shrirambapu Fate v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed the civil appeal relying on the reasoning given in a related judgment delivered on the same day.
M/s Treaty Construction & Anr v. M/s Ruby Tower Co-op. Hsg. Society Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the appellants' liability to pay Rs. 25 lakhs as per admitted settlement but modified directions on compensation and penalties relating to Occupancy Certificate delays, emphasizing statutory compliance and fair allocation of responsibility.
M/s Treaty Construction & Anr v. M/s Ruby Tower Co-op. Hsg. Society Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the appellants' liability to pay Rs. 25 lakhs as admitted settlement but modified the National Commission's order by setting aside compensation and penalty for delay in obtaining Occupancy Certificate, directing time-bound compliance by both parties.
Dr Ashok Sinha v. The State of Tripura
The Supreme Court upheld the State's policy decision to administer Tripura Medical College through a society, dismissing challenges to its fee structure and management as beyond judicial review.
State of Bihar v. Dr Chaitraya Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court held that an employee who failed to be relieved by one successor State and delayed enforcing re-allocation to another State cannot claim absorption post retirement, allowing the State of Bihar's appeal against the High Court's order.