Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Janhit Manch v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Maharashtra's Transferable Development Rights policy under the Development Control Regulations, dismissing challenges alleging constitutional violations and arbitrariness.
M/S. TATA MOTORS LIMITED v. STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of tax under Section 6 of the Bihar Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1994 on vehicles held by manufacturers and dealers under trade certificates and dismissed appeals challenging tax and penalty imposition.
M/S. TATA MOTORS LIMITED v. STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity and applicability of Section 6 of the Bihar Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1994, confirming manufacturers' and dealers' liability to pay tax on vehicles in their possession and upheld penalties for delayed payment.
Akhil Bhartvarshiya Marwari Agarwal Jatiya Kosh v. Brijlal Tibrewal
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot modify its judgment on a 'Note for speaking to the Minutes' beyond clerical corrections and limited flat purchasers' conveyance rights to the built-up area of the building, setting aside orders granting conveyance of the entire plot.
H.K. Singla v. Avtar Singh Saini
The Supreme Court held that imprisonment under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act cannot be imposed on an individual without personal liability, suspending the appellant's sentence pending appeal.
Gupteswar Behera v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant holding that medical evidence on the deceased's short survival time undermined the reliability of dying declarations, entitling the accused to benefit of doubt.
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The Supreme Court held that a prisoner is considered on death row only after the death sentence is final, and until then must be treated like other convicts with full constitutional rights, including humane treatment and access to legal counsel, striking down unconstitutional solitary confinement practices.
BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED v. SURYANARAYANAN
The Supreme Court held that seized property should be restored post-acquittal only to the person with a prima facie claim of title, and where ownership is disputed, parties must seek civil adjudication.
Naman Singh Alias Naman Pratap Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed a criminal prosecution initiated on an FIR registered without jurisdiction by an Executive Magistrate, clarifying the proper procedure for FIR registration under the CrPC.
Dr. Ashwani Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional and statutory rights of elderly persons to adequate pension, shelter, and medical care under Article 21 and the MWP Act, directing coordinated government action and monitoring through continuing mandamus.
Dr. Ashwani Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court recognized the right to dignity, shelter, and medical care for elderly persons under Article 21 and directed the government to ensure effective implementation of statutory and constitutional protections through continuous monitoring.
Bijay Kumar Manish Kumar HUF v. Ashwin Desai
The Supreme Court directed the trial court to decide as a preliminary issue whether the West Bengal Tenancy Act, 1997 or the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 applies to a lease executed before the tenancy act but sued after its commencement.
Rajendra Pralhadrao Wasnik v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment, emphasizing the mandatory consideration of reform potential and the necessity of producing DNA evidence in rape-murder cases based on circumstantial evidence.
Rajendra Pralhadrao Wasnik v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court commuted the death sentence of a convict in a rape-murder case based on circumstantial evidence due to failure to produce DNA evidence and lack of consideration of the convict's probability of reform and rehabilitation, reaffirming the principles governing capital punishment in India.
Jaipur Metals & Electricals Employees Organization v. Jaipur Metals & Electricals Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that while winding up proceedings under the SIC Act continue before the High Court until transferred, the NCLT has jurisdiction to admit independent insolvency petitions under the IBC, overriding conflicting laws.
Jaipur Metals & Electricals Employees Organization v. Jaipur Metals & Electricals Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that while winding up proceedings under the repealed SIC Act continue before the High Court, the NCLT has jurisdiction to admit independent insolvency petitions under the Insolvency Code, overriding conflicting provisions by virtue of Section 238.
M.A. Antony @ Antappan v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court commuted the appellant's death sentence to life imprisonment, emphasizing the need to consider socio-economic factors and potential for reform in death penalty cases.
Nipun Saxena v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed stringent measures to protect the identity of adult and child victims of sexual offences under IPC and POCSO, mandating in-camera trials, prohibiting unauthorized disclosure by media and others, and emphasizing victim dignity and privacy.
Nipun Saxena v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed strict protection of the identity of victims of sexual offences under IPC and POCSO, prohibiting disclosure by media and authorities except under court authorization, and mandated victim-friendly procedures and infrastructure.
Union of India and Anr v. V.R. Tripathi
The Supreme Court held that children born from a void second marriage are legitimate under the Hindu Marriage Act and cannot be arbitrarily excluded from compassionate appointment schemes, striking down the Railway Board circular barring such appointments.