Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
RAMKIRAT MUNILAL GOUD v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a child rape and murder case due to flawed investigation and failure to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
TATA STEEL LTD v. RAJ KUMAR BANERJEE & ORS
The Supreme Court held that appeals under Section 61(2) IBC must be filed within 30 days plus a maximum 15-day condonable period, and the NCLAT cannot condone delay beyond this statutory limit, setting aside the NCLAT's order condoning delay in this case.
P. Nallammal v. State by the Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Police, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the public servant's wife for abetment in acquiring disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that non-public servants can be liable if they intentionally aid such offences.
MOHAMMED ASARUDEEN v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that witness protection under Section 44(2) of UAPA and Section 17(2) of the NIA Act requires individual recorded satisfaction and adherence to natural justice, setting aside blanket protection orders that denied the accused access to witness statements.
Vijay Kumar Padalia v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the NGT's procedural dismissal, permitting amendment and fresh filing to ensure justice over technicalities in environmental litigation.
Commissioner of Service Tax-III, Mumbai v. M/s. Vodafone India Limited
The Supreme Court upheld that services provided to foreign clients with payment in convertible foreign exchange qualify as export of services exempt from service tax under the Export of Service Rules, 2005, dismissing Revenue's appeals.
DISTRICT APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY v. KAUSHIK BABULAL SHAH
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing the release of a sealed sonography machine after acquittal, holding that indefinite sealing is unjustified under the PC & PNDT Act and CrPC.
Tahir V. Isani v. Madan Waman Chodankar
The Supreme Court held that a purchaser from a third party not involved in the suit is not a transferee pendente lite under Order XXI Rule 102 CPC and can raise objections in execution proceedings.
Kumari Rekha v. Shambhu Saran Paswan
The Supreme Court allowed divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage under its Article 142 powers, dissolving a 26-year marriage after prolonged separation and failed reconciliation.
Gopal Govind Lakade v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order dismissing a criminal application without notice or reasons, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and remanding the matter for fresh consideration on merits.
CHHATTISGARH DENTAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE v. SHWETA KABRA
The Supreme Court held that fee fixation by a committee effective from a specified academic year cannot be applied retrospectively to earlier admitted students, setting aside the High Court's order for refund of excess fees.
A. Raja v. D. Kumar
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that the appellant validly belonged to the Scheduled Caste Hindu Parayan caste of Kerala and set aside the High Court's order voiding his election.
Rajendra Anant Varik v. Govind B. Prabhugaonkar
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, compounded the offence under Section 138 NI Act after payment of cheque amount and compensation, and acquitted the accused-appellant considering the defense under the Goa Money-Lenders Act.
ARABIAN EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
The Supreme Court held that acceptance of a full and final settlement under economic duress does not bar arbitration and set aside the High Court's refusal to appoint an arbitrator.
Saroj Salkan v. Huma Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a partition suit for lack of maintainable pleadings and binding prior decrees, holding that Order XII Rule 6 CPC authorizes dismissal on court's own motion and that amended Hindu Succession Act provisions do not apply retroactively.
Harjinder Singh v. State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Trial Court rightly summoned a new accused under Section 319 CrPC based on prima-facie evidence despite untested alibi, setting aside the High Court's quashing order.
Vishal Tiwari v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking suo motu contempt proceedings against a political leader for scandalizing remarks, emphasizing judicial restraint and protection of free speech while condemning hate speech.
Powergrid Corporation of India Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court upheld CERC and Appellate Tribunal orders denying additional capitalization claims for replacement of damaged transformers, holding such replacements fall under operation and maintenance and are covered by the appellant's self-insurance reserve.
Shubhkaran Singh v. Abhayraj Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the power to recall witnesses under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC is exclusively vested in the court for clarification purposes and cannot be invoked by parties for re-examination or cross-examination, dismissing the petitioner's appeal against the High Court's rejection of such recall.
THE ROYAL SUNDARAM ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. SMT. HONNAMMA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the insurer of an insured tractor is liable to pay compensation for death caused by an accident involving a trailer attached to the tractor, even if the trailer is not separately insured.