Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Prabhu @ Kulandaivelu v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the cheating conviction under Section 417 IPC based on false promise of marriage but set aside the miscarriage conviction under Section 313 IPC due to lack of evidence of non-consent.
Magma General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Nanu Ram Alias Chuhru Ram
The Supreme Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim by applying correct principles on future prospects, dependency, and heads of damages, enhancing relief to the deceased's father and sister.
Magma General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Nanu Ram Alias Chuhru Ram
The Supreme Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim by applying established principles on future prospects, dependency, and heads of compensation, affirming just compensation to the deceased's father and sister.
Prabhu Dayal v. The State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant under Section 149 IPC as a member of an unlawful assembly responsible for murder, affirming that minor discrepancies in witness testimony and FIR details do not vitiate the prosecution case.
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, KOCHI v. M/S HOTEL AND ALLIED TRADES (P) LTD
The Supreme Court dismissed tax appeals involving amounts less than Rs. 1 crore in accordance with the CBDT Circular and condoned the delay in filing.
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, KOCHI v. M/S HOTEL AND ALLIED TRADES (P) LTD
The Supreme Court dismissed tax appeals involving less than Rs. 1 crore in tax effect as covered by the CBDT Circular, emphasizing judicial economy.
Ponnayal @ Lakshmi v. Karuppannan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a registered Partition Deed and subsequent Sale and Settlement Deeds, dismissed the suit for partition as barred by limitation and adverse possession, and affirmed that civil suits must be decided on pleadings and issues framed.
Ponnayal @ Lakshmi v. Karuppannan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a registered Partition Deed and subsequent Sale and Settlement Deeds, dismissed the partition suit as barred by limitation, and affirmed defendants' title by adverse possession.
Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar and another v. Union of India
The Supreme Court modified and set aside certain directions in Rajesh Sharma relating to Family Welfare Committees and arrest procedures under Section 498-A IPC, emphasizing adherence to statutory provisions and procedural safeguards to balance protection of women and prevention of misuse.
Pankaj Sinha v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the Union and States to conduct surveys, ensure free treatment, run awareness campaigns, prevent discrimination, and provide rehabilitation to persons affected by leprosy, upholding their constitutional rights to equality and dignity.
Pankaj Sinha v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the Union and States to eliminate stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy through surveys, awareness, free treatment, rehabilitation, and legislative reforms, upholding their constitutional rights to equality and dignity.
M/s. Zhejiang Bonly Elevator Guide v. Rail Manufacture Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a dispute resolution clause providing for arbitration or court constitutes a valid arbitration agreement when arbitration is invoked, and appointed a sole arbitrator despite the respondent's refusal to consent.
M/s. Zhejiang Bonly Elevator Guide v. Rail Manufacture Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that a contract clause providing for dispute resolution by consultation followed by arbitration or court constitutes a valid arbitration clause, and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act despite the respondent's refusal to consent.
S. Nambi Narayanan v. Siby Mathews
The Supreme Court held that malicious prosecution violating Article 21 warrants compensation and directed the State to pay Rs. 50 lakhs to the appellant while ordering a committee to recommend action against erring police officers.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld findings of illegal mining in forest land by Anil Lunia, recognized State actions to remedy violations, and declined to order a CBI inquiry, emphasizing enforcement of forest conservation laws.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld findings of illegal mining in forest land by Mr. Anil Lunia, recognized State actions to remedy violations, and declined to order a CBI inquiry.
Abdul Wahab K. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that withdrawal of prosecution under Section 321 CrPC requires independent, good faith consideration by the Public Prosecutor and judicial discretion by the Court to ensure public justice, setting aside withdrawal granted without such exercise.
Abdul Wahab K. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that withdrawal of prosecution under Section 321 CrPC requires judicial discretion ensuring good faith and public interest, setting aside improper withdrawal orders and remanding for reconsideration.
Mohmed Rafiq Abdul Rahim Shaikh v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle or premises does not establish possession of prohibited arms or ammunition without evidence of knowledge and control, setting aside convictions under the Arms Act.
Mohmed Rafiq Abdul Rahim Shaikh v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership or registration of a vehicle or property does not establish possession of prohibited arms or ammunition under the Arms Act without proof of knowledge, intention, and control, and accordingly set aside the convictions of the appellants.