Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Rupali Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts at the wife's parental home have jurisdiction under Section 498A IPC when she leaves the matrimonial home due to cruelty, as mental cruelty continues there constituting a continuing offence.
Rupali Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts at the wife's parental home have jurisdiction under Section 498A IPC when she leaves the matrimonial home due to cruelty, as the mental cruelty continues as a consequence there.
Rupali Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts at the wife's parental home have jurisdiction to entertain complaints under Section 498A IPC when she leaves the matrimonial home due to cruelty, as the mental cruelty continues there as a consequence.
Sham Lal v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction for dowry death and cruelty, reinstating the trial court's acquittal due to lack of credible evidence and improper appellate interference.
Sham Lal v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of the appellant under dowry death and cruelty charges, reinstating the trial court's acquittal due to lack of proof and improper appellate interference.
Peer Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted three appellants of murder charges due to lack of reliable evidence implicating them, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Peer Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted three appellants due to lack of evidence and inconsistencies in prosecution witnesses' identification, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Rupali Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts at the wife's parental home have jurisdiction under Section 498A IPC when she leaves the matrimonial home due to cruelty, as mental cruelty continues and constitutes a continuing offence under Section 179 CrPC.
M/s D.J. Malpani v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Nashik
The Supreme Court held that voluntary charitable donations (Dharmada) collected along with sale price are not part of the transaction value for excise duty assessment under the Central Excise Act, 1944.
M/s D.J. Malpani v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Nashik
The Supreme Court held that voluntary charitable donations (Dharmada) collected alongside sale price are not part of the transaction value for excise duty under the Central Excise Act, 1944.
M/S. ROYAL SUNDARAM ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. MANDALA YADAGARI GOUD
The Supreme Court held that in motor accident death claims of a bachelor, the multiplier for compensation must be based on the deceased's age, not the dependents', affirming settled law and dismissing the insurance company's appeal.
Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Ltd. v. Mandala Yadagari Goud
The Supreme Court held that in motor accident death claims involving bachelors, the compensation multiplier must be based on the deceased’s age, not the dependents’, affirming settled legal principles and dismissing the insurance company’s appeals.
Jagdish Prasad Patel v. Shivnath
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal restoring the trial court's judgment holding the appellants' lease-patta and possession valid, setting aside the High Court's dismissal of their claim due to improper appreciation of evidence and revenue records.
Jagdish Prasad Patel v. Shivnath
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal restoring the trial court's judgment holding the appellants' patta and possession valid, setting aside the High Court's dismissal of the appellants' claim due to failure to consider material evidence of revenue record manipulation and valid lease.
JVPD Scheme Welfare Trust v. The Chief Officer, M.H.A.D.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging cancellation of allotment of a playground plot to a charitable trust, holding that subsequent lease and consent settlements preclude interference despite procedural irregularities in cancellation grounds.
Union of India v. Major General Arun Roye
The Supreme Court upheld directions to correct irregularities in an Army officer's service profile and promotion process, affirming his entitlement to reconsideration and retrospective benefits.
Union of India v. Major General Arun Roye
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing reconsideration of a military officer's promotion claim after correcting irregularities in confidential reports and ensuring procedural fairness.
Jawed Urdu Primary School v. Collector of Mumbai
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging land allotment for a primary school, quashed the allotment to respondent No. 4, and directed allotment to the Municipal Corporation due to non-compliance with procedural requirements by both parties.
P. Leelavathi v. V. Shankarnarayana Rao
The Supreme Court held that financial assistance by a father to his sons for property purchase does not render the transactions benami absent evidence of intention to hold for another, dismissing the plaintiff's claim to a share in the properties.
P. Leelavathi v. V. Shankarnarayana Rao
The Supreme Court held that mere financial assistance from a father to his sons does not render properties purchased in their names benami, dismissing the daughter's claim to a share in those properties.