Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
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 benefits, striking down the Railway Board circular as unconstitutional.
Joshine Antony v. M/s Barafwala Cold Storage & Agro Processor & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that High Court observations in writ proceedings do not bind the Investigating Officer or trial Magistrate, who must proceed strictly on evidence and law in ongoing criminal cases under animal protection laws.
Joshine Antony v. M/s Barafwala Cold Storage & Agro Processor & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that investigation and trial must proceed strictly on evidence and law, unaffected by High Court observations in writ petitions, and directed expeditious disposal of the case.
Western Coalfields Ltd. & Anr. v. M/s Ballapur Collieries Company & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that where factual disputes exist, eviction under the Public Premises Act is inappropriate and the proper remedy is a civil suit for eviction.
Vinod Natesan v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of criminal proceedings under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, holding that the dispute was civil in nature and continuation of criminal prosecution would be an abuse of process of law.
Vinod Natesan v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of criminal proceedings under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, holding that the dispute was civil in nature and continuation of criminal prosecution would be an abuse of process of law.
K. A. Bureau v. Pratap Chandra Reddy
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and remanded the case to the trial court for expeditious adjudication based on evidence, emphasizing that no conclusive decision can be taken without sufficient material under IPC and FCRA.
C.B.I. v. Pratap Chandra Reddy
The Supreme Court held that the applicability of the FCRA cannot be decided at the initial stage without evidence and directed the trial court to decide the issue on merits after trial.
Ganesh Sukhdeo Gurule v. Tahsildar Sinnar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a no-confidence motion in a Gram Panchayat must be passed by a two-third majority of members entitled to vote, excluding disqualified members, and fractional votes must be rounded up, invalidating the motion in this case.
Ganesh Sukhdeo Gurule v. Tahsildar Sinnar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a no-confidence motion must be supported by at least two-thirds of members entitled to vote excluding disqualified members, and fractional majorities must be rounded up, thereby invalidating the motion against the appellant.
M/S. EMAAR MGF LAND LIMITED v. AFTAB SINGH
The Supreme Court held that consumer disputes are non-arbitrable and Consumer Forums retain jurisdiction despite arbitration agreements, affirming that the 2015 amendment to Section 8 of the Arbitration Act does not override this principle.
M/S. EMAAR MGF LAND LIMITED v. AFTAB SINGH
The Supreme Court upheld that consumer disputes under the Consumer Protection Act are non-arbitrable despite the 2015 amendment to Section 8 of the Arbitration Act mandating reference to arbitration.
Shanthamalleshappa v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused of arson under Section 436 IPC due to material contradictions and lack of independent evidence, setting aside convictions by lower courts.
Shanthamalleshappa v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused of arson under Section 436 IPC due to material contradictions in prosecution evidence and failure to consider documentary evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax, Noida v. M/S. Sanjivani Non-Ferrous Trading Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that customs assessable value must be based on the transaction value declared unless cogent evidence justifies rejection, dismissing Revenue's appeal to enhance value without proper examination.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Wasif Haider
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused persons due to investigative lapses and unreliable identification, emphasizing that prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Wasif Haider
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a communal riot murder case due to investigative lapses and failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Chairman, Board of Trustee, Sri Ram Mandir Jagtial v. S. Rajyalaxmi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that plaintiffs failed to prove ownership of temple endowment property, setting aside the High Court decree and restoring the trial court's dismissal of their suit.
Om Prakash Agarwal v. Vishan Dayal Rajpoot
The Supreme Court upheld that after the 2015 amendment, Small Causes Suits valued up to Rs. 1 lakh must be tried by Civil Judges (Senior Division) and not by Additional District Judges, dismissing the landlord's appeal.
New India Assurance Company Limited v. Rajeshwar Sharma
The Supreme Court held that an insurance policy exclusion applies where property destruction is by order of a lawfully constituted authority, absolving the insurer from liability despite pending civil challenges to the demolition's legality.