Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
P. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for abduction and assault, ruling that explained delay in FIR and consistent victim testimony suffice for conviction despite acquittal of some accused.
Pattu Rajan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on distinct FIRs, complete circumstantial evidence, and admissible expert identification through superimposition, dismissing the appellants' challenges.
Pattu Rajan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on distinct FIRs, cogent circumstantial evidence, and admissible expert identification through superimposition, dismissing the appellants' challenges.
Amrika Bai v. The State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to inconsistent prosecution evidence and procedural lapses, emphasizing that mere presence in an unlawful assembly without proof of common object is insufficient for conviction.
Amrika Bai v. The State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and lack of proof of common object in an unlawful assembly charge under Sections 302 read with 149 and 147 IPC.
P. Surendran v. State by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court held that the High Court Registry cannot refuse to number an anticipatory bail petition under the SC/ST Act on maintainability grounds, as such determination is a judicial function to be decided by the appropriate bench.
P. Surendran v. State by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court held that the High Court Registry cannot refuse to number an anticipatory bail petition under the SC/ST Act on maintainability grounds, as such judicial determination lies exclusively with the Court.
Kali Prasad Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC based on reliable solitary eye witness testimony and corroborative evidence, dismissing claims of ante-timed FIR and identification doubts.
Rajendra Tiwari v. Kedar Nath
The Supreme Court set aside a default decree passed without giving the defendant an opportunity to file written statement and evidence, and remanded the suit for fresh trial on merits.
Susanta Dey v. Babli Majumdar
The Supreme Court held that a High Court in criminal revision can only examine the legality of an appellate remand order and directed the appellate court to decide the appeal on merits, setting aside the High Court's order reinstating conviction and sentence.
Kali Prasad Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on reliable solitary eyewitness testimony corroborated by other evidence, rejecting claims of ante-timed FIR and identification doubts.
Chand Kaur v. Mehar Kaur
The Supreme Court remanded property dispute second appeals to the High Court for fresh disposal after mandating the framing of substantial question(s) of law as required under Section 100 CPC, holding that failure to do so is a jurisdictional error.
Chand Kaur v. Mehar Kaur
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must frame substantial question(s) of law under Section 100 CPC before deciding second appeals, and remanded the case for fresh disposal accordingly.
Rajendra Tiwari v. Kedar Nath
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte eviction decree due to denial of opportunity to the defendant and remanded the suit for fresh trial ensuring fair hearing.
Rajinder Tiwari v. Kedar Nath
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the civil suit for fresh trial, emphasizing the defendant's right to file a written statement and ensuring a fair opportunity to contest the suit on merits.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office v. Rahul Modi and Another
The Supreme Court held that arrest and detention pursuant to an investigation extension and valid judicial remand orders are lawful, setting aside the Delhi High Court's interim bail granted on grounds of expired investigation period.
K. Marappan v. The Superintending Engineer T.B.P.H.L.C
The Supreme Court upheld the bar on compensation claims arising from delays under Clause 59 of the contract, set aside certain arbitration awards, but allowed the claim for extra lead with modified quantum.
K. Marappan v. The Superintending Engineer T.B.P.H.L.C
The Supreme Court held that claims for compensation barred by a contractual clause prohibiting claims for delays or hindrances cannot be sustained, partially upheld the arbitration award on extra lead subject to contractual rates, and set aside other claims unsupported by evidence.
गंभीर धोखाधड़ी जााँच कार्ाालर् v. राहुल मोदी & Ors.
The Court held that arrests made after expiry of the statutory investigation period without valid extension are illegal, upheld the High Court's interim bail order, and emphasized strict adherence to procedural safeguards under the Companies Act, 2013.
Bajaj Auto Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that exemption from excise duty under a notification also exempts the manufacturer from paying NCCD and related cesses, as these duties are excise duties or surcharges dependent on the excise duty liability.