Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Siddaling v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a husband for cruelty and abetment of his wife's suicide under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, affirming that continuous mental harassment including illicit relationships can constitute abetment to suicide.
Siddaling v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a husband for cruelty and abetment of his wife's suicide under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC based on evidence of his illicit relationship and mental harassment.
Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Cricket Association of Bihar
The Supreme Court approved the Lodha Committee reforms with modifications, finalizing the BCCI constitution to ensure equitable representation, accountability, and professional governance in Indian cricket administration.
Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Cricket Association of Bihar
The Supreme Court approved the Lodha Committee reforms with modifications, mandating equitable representation, increased selectors, cooling off periods, and judicial oversight to ensure transparent and accountable cricket administration in India.
Ajay Kumar Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that mandatory consultation with the Public Service Commission for promotion to Assistant Engineer posts was not complied with but the irregularity can be cured by retrospective consultation, directing the State to regularise appointments accordingly and settle seniority.
Shivaji and Anr. v. Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, compensation is payable without proof of negligence even if the deceased claimant was the driver responsible for the accident, disallowing insurers from raising negligence as a defence.
Kalluri Venkata Narasimha Rao v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Sub-Collector, Jagtial
The Supreme Court reduced the deduction for development charges from 60% to 30% in a land acquisition compensation dispute while upholding the non-award of compensation for dilapidated wells.
Kalluri Venkata Narasimha Rao v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Sub-Collector, Jagtial
The Supreme Court reduced the deduction for development charges from 60% to 30% in a land acquisition case while upholding the refusal to compensate for wells due to lack of evidence.
Santosh Devi v. Mahaveer Singh
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing income, applying correct multiplier and future prospects as per Pranay Sethi, awarding Rs. 5,23,000 with 9% interest.
Santosh Devi v. Mahaveer Singh
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by realistically assessing the deceased's income, applying the correct multiplier and future prospects as per precedent, and awarding interest at 9% per annum.
Babji v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act due to insufficient evidence linking the alleged gratification to corrupt inducement of a public servant.
Sudhir Kumar Jain v. Neeraj Kumar Jain
The Supreme Court held that a non-party not aggrieved by a Lok Adalat settlement lacks locus to challenge the award and remitted the matter for consolidated expeditious disposal.
Sudhir Kumar Jain v. Neeraj Kumar Jain
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's refusal to interfere with a Lok Adalat award challenged by a non-party and remanded the matter for joint adjudication with related proceedings.
M/S POPAT & KOTECHA PROPERTY & ORS v. ASHIM KUMAR DEY
The Supreme Court held that a tenant’s failure to pay apportioned municipal taxes under the amended West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act constitutes rent default, entitling the landlord to eviction without requiring Rent Controller’s order for rent enhancement.
M/S POPAT & KOTECHA PROPERTY & ORS v. ASHIM KUMAR DEY
The Supreme Court held that a tenant's failure to pay apportioned municipal taxes under the amended West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act constitutes rent default, entitling the landlord to eviction without requiring Rent Controller's prior approval.
Shamanna and Another v. The Divisional Manager The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the Tribunal's award directing the insurer to pay compensation to the claimants and recover from the vehicle owner, affirming the doctrine of 'pay and recover' in third party motor accident claims despite breach of policy conditions.
Shamanna and Another v. The Divisional Manager The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the doctrine of 'pay and recover' requiring the insurer to pay compensation to motor accident victims despite breach of policy conditions and recover from the insured owner thereafter.
Kusal Toppo and Another v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted solely on uncorroborated extra-judicial confessions and unreliable recovery under Section 27 of the Evidence Act, emphasizing the need for corroborative evidence to sustain conviction.
Kusal Toppo and Another v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted solely on extra-judicial confessions without corroborative evidence, emphasizing that such confessions are weak and inadmissible without supporting proof.
Sow. Chhaya v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the accused sister-in-law, setting aside her conviction under Sections 302 and 498A IPC due to credible alibi supported by medical evidence and lack of corroborative proof beyond the Dying Declaration.