Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Gurbakhsh Singh v. Buta Singh
The Supreme Court held that amendments to the plaint after trial commencement should be allowed if the party, despite due diligence, could not have raised the matter earlier and the amendment does not change the suit's nature or prejudice the other party.
Mohar Sai v. Gayatri Devi
The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that the appellant was driving rashly causing the fatal accident and dismissed the appeal, affirming compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
A. Dharmalingam v. V. Lalithambal
The Supreme Court corrected the appellant's share entitlement in ancestral property from 5/24 to 7/24, affirming that a purchaser's rights under sale deeds are limited by the shares held and parties represented in partition suits.
A. Dharmalingam v. V. Lalithambal
The Supreme Court corrected the appellant's share entitlement in ancestral property from 5/24 to 7/24, affirming the partition decree while emphasizing proper party inclusion and accurate share computation.
Nishan Singh & Ors. v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the Maruti car driver was negligent causing the accident but granted limited compensation under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act against the truck owner and insurer despite no negligence on their part.
Nishan Singh & Ors. v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the accident was caused by rash and negligent driving of the Maruti car driver, absolved the truck driver of negligence, but granted limited compensation under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act to the appellants.
Osama Aziz v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to interfere with the investigation and charge-sheet in a courtroom assault case, affirming the Trial Court's exclusive jurisdiction to frame charges including under Section 307 IPC and directing security for the petitioner during trial.
Chennai Port Trust v. Chennai Port Trust Industrial Employees Canteen Workers Welfare Association
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing Chennai Port Trust to treat canteen employees as its regular employees entitled to equal benefits, relying on the employer's substantial control over the canteen.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s Carpet India
The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question whether supporting manufacturers receiving export incentives like duty drawback are entitled to deduction under Section 80HHC of the Income Tax Act at par with direct exporters.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s Carpet India
The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question whether supporting manufacturers receiving export incentives are entitled to deduction under Section 80HHC of the Income Tax Act at par with direct exporters.
Prof. Chintamani Malviya v. High Court of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that prosecution for perjury requires prima facie evidence of deliberate falsehood and must be sanctioned only if expedient in the interests of justice, setting aside the High Court's order authorizing prosecution against the appellant.
Arif Khan @ Agha Khan v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for non-compliance with the mandatory procedure under Section 50 of the NDPS Act, holding that search and recovery without presence of a Magistrate or Gazetted Officer is illegal.
Mohar Sai v. Gayatri Devi
The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal’s finding that the appellant was driving rashly causing the fatal accident and dismissed the appeal, affirming compensation with contributory negligence deduction.
Champa Lal v. Rajasthan State and Others
The Supreme Court held that notifications constituting municipalities without a valid Governor's notification specifying uniform criteria under Article 243Q(2) are unconstitutional and invalid.
Champa Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that municipal upgradation notifications must comply with Article 243Q(2) of the Constitution, and invalid notifications issued without proper classification parameters are unconstitutional.
Naveen Kaushik v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of multiple criminal appeals without prejudice, remanded one matter for fresh decision, and directed trial courts to proceed with pending cases expeditiously.
Naveen Kaushik v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court allowed multiple criminal appeals to be withdrawn without prejudice, remanded one matter for fresh High Court decision, and directed trial courts to proceed with pending cases.
Bhaskarrao & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction reversing the trial court's acquittal due to insufficient and contradictory prosecution evidence, emphasizing cautious appellate interference in acquittal cases.
Rajesh Chugh & Anr v. Batuk Prasad Jaitly
The Supreme Court disposed of a tenancy appeal by recording and enforcing a mutually agreed settlement between the parties, directing strict compliance with its terms.
Rajesh Chugh & Anr v. Batuk Prasad Jaitly
The Supreme Court disposed of a tenancy appeal by recording and enforcing a mutually agreed settlement between the parties.