Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Sushila & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against husband's relatives under dowry and cruelty laws due to lack of specific allegations and the dissolution of marriage by divorce.
State of Rajasthan v. Combined Traders
The Supreme Court held that the State Government lacks power to cancel declaration forms under the CST Act, rendering sub-rule (20) of Rule 17 of Rajasthan Rules ultra vires and invalid.
Rikhab Birani & Anr v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants in a property sale dispute, holding that breach of contract without fraudulent intent does not constitute a criminal offence under Sections 420 and 406 IPC.
R.B.A.N.M.S. Educational Institution v. B. Gunashekar & Another
The Supreme Court held that a plaint based solely on an unregistered agreement to sell, lacking privity with the defendant and without a registered sale deed, does not disclose a cause of action and must be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Suresh C. Singal & Ors. v. The State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings initiated by CBI in a commercial loan dispute settled between the parties, holding that continuation of prosecution would be oppressive and an abuse of process.
Irwan Kour v. Punjab Public Service Commission
The Supreme Court held that Indian Military Nursing Service personnel qualify as ex-servicemen under Punjab state rules and are entitled to reservation benefits in state civil service recruitment.
S.C. Garg v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a managing director for offences under IPC Section 420, holding that res judicata bars prosecution on issues decided in earlier NI Act proceedings and that prosecution without arraigning the company is not maintainable.
Satish Chander Sharma v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's repeal of the 1999 pension scheme with a cut-off date, dismissed the writ petition challenging the binding Rajesh Chander Sood judgment, and reaffirmed that pension rights under such schemes are subject to administrative review and financial viability.
Pinki v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted to accused in an interstate child trafficking racket, emphasizing stringent judicial scrutiny in such serious offences to protect victims and ensure effective prosecution.
Rajendhiran v. Muthaiammal @ Muthayee & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment allowing a suit based on unproven oral partition and will, reinstating the dismissal of the suit by lower courts for lack of evidence and non-joinder of necessary parties.
Varshatai v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful use of Urdu alongside Marathi on a Municipal Council signboard, affirming constitutional recognition of multiple official languages and dismissing the appellant's challenge under Maharashtra's official language laws.
JANSHRUTI (PEOPLE’S VOICE) v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 498A IPC, dismissed the petition seeking gender-neutral reforms, and emphasized judicial restraint in legislative matters despite concerns of misuse.
Suresh Kumar Agarwal v. M/s. Haldia Steels Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a belated complaint alleging breach of contract without cognizable offence cannot sustain criminal proceedings and set aside the High Court’s order directing further investigation.
Nikhila Divyang Mehta & Anr. v. Hitesh P. Sanghvi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a suit for declaration of a Will and Codicil filed beyond the three-year limitation period is barred by limitation and the plaint is liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC without requiring evidence.
Prayas Tyagi v. Secretary General, Supreme Court of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of candidature of a candidate with pending criminal proceedings during recruitment, holding that subsequent acquittal does not automatically entitle appointment and employer discretion must be respected.
Prabhjot Kaur v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of reservation for women in a government post as per the advertisement issued before roster amendments, holding that recruitment rules cannot be changed midway through the process.
R. Nagaraj v. Rajmani
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in remanding a second appeal for fresh trial on limitation without deciding the substantial question of law, restoring the dismissal of a suit barred by limitation.
NEHA ENTERPRISES v. COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX
The Supreme Court held that input tax credit cannot be claimed on sales turnover exempt under section 7(c) of the Uttar Pradesh VAT Act, 2008, as prohibited by section 13(7), dismissing the dealer’s appeal.
EPC Constructions India Limited Through Its Liquidator - Abhijit Guhathakurta v. M/s Matix Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
The Supreme Court held that holders of cumulative redeemable preference shares are shareholders and not financial creditors under the IBC, and thus cannot initiate insolvency proceedings under Section 7.
Neha Chandrakant Shroff & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Supreme Court allowed the writ petition directing the State to return possession of two flats occupied since 1940 without written requisition, emphasizing the discretionary exercise of writ jurisdiction to prevent injustice despite alternative remedies.