Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Omprakash @ Manta v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed suspension of the appellant's sentence during appeal on the ground of parity with co-accused whose sentences were suspended.
Rajasthan Cylinders and Containers Limited v. Union of India and Another
The Supreme Court upheld findings of cartelisation and bid rigging by LPG cylinder manufacturers in tenders to IOCL, affirming penalties under the Competition Act, 2002.
Rajasthan Cylinders and Containers Limited v. Union of India and Another
The Supreme Court upheld findings of cartelisation and bid rigging by LPG cylinder manufacturers in tenders to IOCL, affirming penalties under the Competition Act, 2002.
Kodungallur Film Society & Anr v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed strict implementation of guidelines and legislative reforms to prevent mob violence disrupting certified film exhibitions, uphold freedom of expression, and ensure accountability for destruction of public and private property.
Kodungallur Film Society & Anr v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed strict implementation of guidelines to prevent mob violence against artistic expression, holding organizers and leaders liable for damages and emphasizing the State's duty to uphold constitutional freedoms.
Dr. S.K. Jhunjhunwala v. Dhanwanti Kaur
The Supreme Court held that a surgeon who exercises reasonable skill and obtains valid consent, including for substitute procedures, is not negligent merely because adverse outcomes occur, and set aside a compensation award for alleged medical negligence.
Amrish Rana v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of prosecution to prove his presence at the crime scene beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the material omission in the FIR and contradictions in witness testimony.
Romila Thapar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that accused persons have no right to choose the investigating agency and dismissed the petition seeking independent or court-monitored investigation into the arrests of five human rights activists in the Bhima Koregaon case, directing them to pursue remedies before jurisdictional courts.
Romila Thapar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition seeking transfer of investigation and independent inquiry into the arrest of five human rights activists, holding that accused have no right to choose investigating agency and remedies lie before jurisdictional courts.
P.S. AYUB v. ASIF JAGIRDAR
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to set aside the ex-parte eviction decree upon deposit of rent arrears, restoring the suit and directing the trial court to proceed in accordance with law.
P.S. AYUB v. ASIF JAGIRDAR
The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal to restore an ex-parte eviction suit upon deposit of arrears and future rent, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural defaults.
Hemudan Nanbha Gadhvi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for sexual assault relying on T.I.P. identification corroborated by medical and forensic evidence despite hostile witnesses and procedural lapses.
Hemudan Nanbha Gadhvi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for sexual assault relying on T.I.P. identification, medical and forensic evidence despite hostile witnesses and procedural lapses regarding serological report.
Indian Young Lawyers Association v. The State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that the exclusion of women aged 10 to 50 years from Sabarimala Temple is unconstitutional discrimination violating fundamental rights and directed that women must be allowed entry.
Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that the exclusion of women aged 10 to 50 years from Sabarimala Temple is unconstitutional discrimination violating fundamental rights and directed their entry to be allowed.
Gautam Navlakha v. National Investigation Agency
The Supreme Court held that house arrest does not constitute custody under Section 167 CrPC for default bail calculation, affirming the High Court's exclusion of the house arrest period from custody and dismissing the appellant's appeal.
Gautam Navlakha v. National Investigation Agency
House arrest without magistrate-authorized detention under Section 167 CrPC does not count as custody for default bail calculation, and such period must be excluded.
Pattipati Venkateswarlu Naidu v. The Special Deputy Collector (L.A.)
The Supreme Court condoned delay conditionally and enhanced compensation for pomegranate trees in land acquisition cases to Rs. 3000 per tree, denying statutory benefits for the delay period.
Padmini Singha v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that procedural irregularity in convening a No Confidence Motion meeting under the Assam Panchayat Act is waived if the concerned President participates and votes, validating the resolution passed.
GOPAL NAGAR COOPERATIVE HOUSE BUILDING SOCIETY LTD v. MOHD. ASLAM @ ABU BAKAR
The Supreme Court held that a well reasoned trial court order setting aside ex parte decrees due to improper service must be upheld and the High Court's remand was unwarranted, directing trial courts to proceed with the suits fairly.