Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Jitendra @ Kalla v. State of Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for two murders, ruled that multiple life sentences must run concurrently with a 30-year cap on remission, and set aside the High Court's erroneous sentence modification and correction order.
Harnek Singh v. Hukam Chand
The Supreme Court directed the trial court to try the pending suit for cancellation of Sale Deeds on limited issues excluding mental capacity, recognizing the impact on the suit for specific performance.
M. C. MEHTA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court prohibited sale and registration of BS-IV vehicles in India after 31.03.2020, enforcing BS-VI emission norms nationwide to protect the fundamental right to a clean environment under Article 21.
Asar Mohammad and Ors. v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of appellant No.1 based on circumstantial evidence and confession, acquitted appellant Nos.2 and 3 of murder due to lack of independent evidence but upheld their conviction for causing disappearance of evidence under Section 201 IPC.
Union of India v. Col. A.D. Nargolkar
The Supreme Court set aside flawed disciplinary findings against an Army officer, restored his promotion to Brigadier, and emphasized strict adherence to Army Rule 180 and natural justice in military inquiries.
Union of India v. Col. A.D. Nargolkar
The Supreme Court set aside flawed disciplinary findings against an Army officer, restored his promotion to Brigadier, and emphasized strict adherence to Army Rule 180 and natural justice in military inquiries.
Kamala and Others v. M.R. Mohan Kumar
The Supreme Court held that a woman living with a man as his wife and having children with him is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. even without strict proof of marriage, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Kamala and Others v. M.R. Mohan Kumar
The Supreme Court held that a woman living with a man as his wife and having children with him is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. even without strict proof of formal marriage.
Shanthi v. T.D. Vishwanathan and Others
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for executing a decree runs from the date of the final appellate decree, applying the doctrine of merger, and dismissed the appeal challenging the execution petition's timeliness.
Shanthi v. T.D. Vishwanathan and Others
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing an execution petition runs from the date of the final appellate decree under the doctrine of merger, dismissing the appeal against execution filed within that period.
Nehru Gram Bharati University v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a Deemed University cannot confer BTC certificates without fulfilling NCTE conditions and obtaining recognition, dismissing the appeal and upholding refund and compensation to affected students.
NEHRU GRAM BHARATI UNIVERSITY v. STATE OF U.P. & ORS
The Supreme Court held that Nehru Gram Bharati University was not authorized to conduct the BTC course without fulfilling NCTE conditions and recognition, rendering the certificates invalid for 2008-09 and 2009-10 sessions, and upheld the order for refund and compensation to students.
Ram Avatar Soni v. Mahanta Laxmidhar Das and Ors
The Supreme Court granted leave and allowed the civil appeals filed by Ram Avatar Soni against Mahanta Laxmidhar Das and others.
Ram Avatar Soni v. Mahanta Laxmidhar Das and Ors
The Supreme Court granted leave and allowed the civil appeals in terms of the signed reportable judgment.
Rajendra Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC and allowed him to apply for remission after serving the mandatory sentence period.
Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited v. Equipment Conductors and Cables Limited
The Supreme Court held that initiation of insolvency proceedings under Section 9 of the IBC is barred where a pre-existing dispute exists, setting aside the NCLAT's interim order directing settlement or insolvency initiation against the appellant.
Arjun Gopal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld restrictions on firecracker sale and use during Diwali in Delhi-NCR to protect public health and environment, applying the precautionary principle and balancing constitutional rights.
Arjun Gopal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld restrictions on firecracker sale and use in Delhi NCR during Diwali, prioritizing the right to health and clean air over commercial and religious claims, applying the precautionary principle to combat air pollution.
Ajit Kr. Bhuyan v. Debajit Das
The Supreme Court held that respondent No.1's promotion obtained through illegal favoritism and violation of service rules was unlawful and could not be protected by delay or laches, thereby restoring the Single Judge's order invalidating the promotion.
M/s. Supertech Ltd. v. Rajni Goyal
The Supreme Court held that compensation for delay in possession by a builder must consider contractual grace periods and lawful possession dates, modifying the interest period accordingly.