Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Munishamappa & Ors. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of acquittal, convicting accused under Section 304 Part I and Section 149 IPC for a fatal attack by an unlawful assembly, clarifying principles on appeals against acquittal and non-explanation of injuries on accused.
Mai Ahuja Dhaba v. Amrik Singh Ahuja
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the Delhi Development Authority's lawful ownership and possession of the disputed property transferred from the Delhi Improvement Trust.
M/S. SHANTI CONDUCTORS (P) LTD. & ANR v. ASSAM STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD & ORS
The Supreme Court held that the Interest on Delayed Payment to Small Scale and Ancillary Industrial Undertakings Act, 1993 applies prospectively to supplies made after its commencement regardless of contract date, allowing recovery of interest on delayed payments.
M/S. SHANTI CONDUCTORS (P) LTD. & ANR. v. ASSAM STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the Interest on Delayed Payment to Small Scale and Ancillary Industrial Undertakings Act, 1993 applies prospectively to supplies made after its commencement regardless of contract date, allowing recovery of interest on delayed payments under the Act.
Rajasthan Laghu Udyog Nigam Limited v. Thekeda Da
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the appellant's Managing Director's appointment as sole arbitrator under the 1996 Act, set aside the High Court's order and ex parte award, and directed continuation of arbitration with due opportunity to parties.
Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited v. M/S Ganesh Containers Movers Syndicate
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in appointing a substitute arbitrator contrary to the arbitration agreement and restored the Managing Director as sole arbitrator, setting aside the ex-parte award and directing fresh arbitration proceedings.
Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited v. M/S Ganesh Containers Movers Syndicate
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in appointing an independent arbitrator contrary to the arbitration agreement and statutory provisions, reinstating the Managing Director as sole arbitrator and setting aside the ex parte award.
Malaichamy & Anr. v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to unreliable circumstantial evidence, weak motive, and improper recovery of weapons, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and unbroken chain of evidence to sustain conviction.
Malaichamy & Anr. v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to unreliable circumstantial evidence, weak motive, and improper recovery of weapons, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and lawful evidentiary chain for conviction.
Rajasthan Laghu Udyog Nigam Limited v. Messrs Ganesh Containers Movers Syndicate
The Supreme Court held that courts must respect the arbitration clause appointing the Managing Director as sole arbitrator and cannot appoint a substitute arbitrator absent failure or breach, especially where the 2015 Amendment Act does not apply retrospectively.
State of Kerala v. Padalodiyil Mary Antony
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the disputed land was under long-term cultivation and not a private forest under the Kerala Private Forests Act, dismissing the State's appeal.
Ramasamy v. Venkatachalapathi
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the contempt finding against the purchaser for alleged violation of an interim injunction, holding that clear evidence of wilful disobedience and knowledge of the order is essential for contempt.
State of Kerala v. Padalodiyil Mary Antony & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the disputed land was under cultivation and not a private forest under the Kerala Private Forests Act, dismissing the State's appeal.
Mohammed Salim v. Shamsudeen
The Supreme Court held that a child born of an irregular (fasid) marriage between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman is legitimate and entitled to inherit the father's property, dismissing the appeal challenging this principle.
Mohammed Salim v. Shamsudeen
The Supreme Court held that a child born from an irregular (fasid) Muslim marriage with a Hindu woman is legitimate and entitled to inherit the father's property, dismissing the appeal against the High Court's decree in favor of the plaintiff.
Nagpur Improvement Trust v. M/s Bombaywala
The Supreme Court held that the Development Plan under the MRTP Act overrides conflicting provisions in the NIT Act Scheme, validating demolition notices and building permits issued accordingly, and upheld the lawful modification of the Scheme deleting the internal road.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Association of Concerned Citizens of New Delhi
The Supreme Court held that the NDMC's Bye-laws introducing the Unit Area Method for property tax assessment are ultra vires the NDMC Act as they contravene the statutory method of determining rateable value based on annual rent.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Association of Concerned Citizens of New Delhi
The Supreme Court held that the NDMC's Bye-laws introducing the Unit Area Method for property tax assessment are ultra vires the NDMC Act as they supplant the statutory method of determining rateable value based on annual rent.
State of Kerala v. Mohammed Basheer
The Supreme Court held that a certificate of purchase under the Kerala Land Reforms Act conclusively establishes ownership and possession exempting land under personal cultivation from vesting in the State under the Kerala Private Forests Act.
V. Surendra Mohan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a government notification restricting eligibility for Civil Judge posts to partially blind and deaf candidates with 40%-50% disability, dismissing the appeal of a candidate with 70% disability.