Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Venigalla Koteswaramma v. Malempati Suryamba
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the unregistered agreement for sale was valid and binding despite the Will being fabricated, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the agreement's validity.
Anversinh @ Kiransinh Fatesinh Zala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld kidnapping convictions of a minor despite a consensual relationship, emphasizing that consent of a minor is immaterial under Section 361 IPC, but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors.
Nawal Kishore Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a seaman's heart condition not caused by injury during employment does not qualify for 100% disability compensation under the National Maritime Board Agreement, limiting relief to severance pay.
Priti Saraf v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust arising from a commercial transaction cannot be quashed merely because arbitration is pending or the dispute is contractual, restoring the prosecution against the respondent.
Union of India v. Rajendra N Shah & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that Part IXB of the 97th Constitutional Amendment regulating co-operative societies is invalid for lack of State ratification under Article 368(2), except provisions relating to multi-State co-operative societies which remain valid.
Union of India v. Rajendra N Shah & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the 97th Constitutional Amendment's Part IXB affecting State legislative powers requires ratification by half the States under Article 368(2), and struck down the unratified provisions except those relating to multi-State co-operative societies.
Gemini Bay Transcription Pvt. Ltd. v. Integrated Sales Service Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against non-signatories applying the alter ego doctrine, clarifying procedural burdens under Sections 47 and 48 of the Arbitration Act, 1996.
Ramgopal & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that High Courts and the Supreme Court can quash criminal proceedings relating to non-compoundable offences based on genuine compromise between parties under their inherent and constitutional powers to secure complete justice.
Ramgopal & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that High Courts and the Supreme Court can quash criminal proceedings involving non-compoundable offences on the basis of genuine compromise under their inherent and constitutional powers to secure complete justice.
Kerala Public Service Commission v. K.N. Radhamani & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that in-service candidates with SSLC and requisite experience are eligible for clerk/cashier posts in Kerala Co-operative Banks despite Rule 186's graduation requirement, dismissing KPSC's appeals.
Ramesh Chandra Srivastava v. State of U. P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified that the power under Section 319 Cr.P.C. to summon a person not originally accused must be exercised sparingly based on strong and cogent evidence, and set aside the order summoning the appellant for reconsideration.
Jaipur Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh Limited & Ors. v. M/s Ajay Sales & Suppliers
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's appointment of an independent arbitrator under Section 11, holding that the sole arbitrator named in the agreement was ineligible under Section 12(5) read with the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration Act.
Laxman Prasad Pandey v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted in a murder case due to lack of reasoned order and dismissed anticipatory bail in a related case, emphasizing the need for judicial discipline in bail decisions involving serious offences.
Laxman Prasad Pandey v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted in a murder case due to lack of reasoned order and dismissed anticipatory bail applications in related FIRs arising from the same violent incident involving firearms.
Sunil Kumar Maity v. State Bank of India and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the National Consumer Commission exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by relying on a suo-motu report from the bank, reinstating the consumer complaint and clarifying the limited scope of revision under the Consumer Protection Act.
Sunil Kumar Maity v. State Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that the National Consumer Commission exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by relying on a suo-motu bank report and reinstated the consumer complaint against SBI for wrongful crediting of funds.
Gwalior Development Authority v. Subhash Saxena & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a long-past promotion and lawful absorption of an employee transferred from SADA to GDA, dismissing challenges to his seniority and service benefits.
State of Karnataka & Anr. v. State of Meghalaya & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that States lack legislative competence to tax lotteries organized by Governments under Entry 40 of List I, invalidating State lottery tax laws and directing refunds.
State of Karnataka & Anr. v. State of Meghalaya & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that States lack legislative competence to tax lotteries organized by the Union or other States, as such lotteries fall exclusively under Entry 40 of List I, rendering the Karnataka and Kerala lottery tax Acts unconstitutional.
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of Mohd. Firoz for the rape and murder of a child, affirming the application of the last seen theory and principles of circumstantial evidence while rejecting claims of unfair trial.