Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Baxis Singh v. Sukhdev Singh
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the High Court's order denying specific performance of a sale agreement where ownership was established in favor of another party through a registered Will and revenue proceedings.
Baxis Singh v. Sukhdev Singh
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the High Court's order denying specific performance of a sale agreement where the seller lacked title, directing refund of the amount paid with interest.
Saraswati Singh v. Shailesh Singh
The Supreme Court ordered refund of interim deposits and return of title deeds to petitioners following dismissal of their writ petition.
Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited and Others v. S.N. Raj Kumar and Another
The Supreme Court held that after execution of registered sale deeds transferring absolute ownership, prior allotment conditions cease to bind the buyer, and the seller cannot cancel allotments or demand additional payments.
ANDHRA PRADESH INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION LIMITED AND OTHERS v. S.N. RAJ KUMAR AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that after execution of registered sale deeds transferring absolute ownership, the seller cannot cancel allotments or impose additional conditions not stipulated in the sale deed.
Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu v. Kamala
The Supreme Court held that a detention order under the COFEPOSA Act is not invalid for failing to specify the detention period, overruling earlier contrary precedent and restoring the detention order.
Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M.
The Supreme Court held that a major woman’s lawful marriage cannot be annulled under habeas corpus or parens patriae jurisdiction, affirming her fundamental right to personal liberty and choice.
Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M.
The Supreme Court held that a major adult woman has the constitutional right to choose her faith and spouse, setting aside the High Court's annulment of her marriage and affirming her liberty against illegal confinement.
Kameshwar Singh v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court confirmed the murder conviction of Kameshwar Singh based on reliable eyewitness and corroborative evidence while acquitting other accused for lack of specific proof.
Kameshwar Singh v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court confirmed the murder conviction of Kameshwar Singh based on reliable eyewitness and motive evidence while acquitting other accused for lack of specific proof.
Uma Pandey v. Munna Pandey
The Supreme Court held that a second appeal involving substantial questions of law regarding a document's nature and effect must be admitted and remanded the case for fresh adjudication on merits.
Uma Pandey v. Munna Pandey
The Supreme Court held that dismissal of a second appeal in limine is improper when substantial questions of law arise from the interpretation and admissibility of documents, and remanded the case for merits hearing.
S.V. Asgaonkar v. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
The Supreme Court upheld that a fresh allotment of land under new government terms requires eligibility to be determined as on the fresh allotment date, dismissing the appellants' claim based on an earlier lapsed allotment.
S.V. Asgaonkar v. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
The Supreme Court upheld that a fresh allotment of land with new eligibility criteria supersedes an earlier lapsed allotment, and eligibility must be determined as on the fresh allotment date.
Munshiram v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that quashing an FIR for abetment to suicide without investigation is premature and directed the investigation to continue, setting aside the High Court's order.
Munshiram v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that quashing an FIR under Section 306 IPC without investigation is premature and directed the investigation to continue, setting aside the High Court's order.
Bharatiya Janata Party v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court declined to interfere in the ongoing West Bengal panchayat elections but granted liberty to candidates to approach the State Election Commissioner for redressal of grievances related to nomination filing and election conduct.
Bharatiya Janata Party v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the ongoing West Bengal panchayat elections, directing aggrieved candidates to seek redress from the State Election Commissioner under the statutory scheme.
Punjab State & Ors. v. Harbans Kaur Thr. L.R(s).
The Supreme Court disposed of connected civil appeals by referring to its prior remand order, condoning delay and directing procedural compliance without issuing notice to respondents.
Punjab State & Ors. v. Harbans Kaur Thr. L.R(s)
The Supreme Court dismissed Punjab State's appeals by referring to its earlier judgment remanding connected matters to the High Court, emphasizing judicial economy and procedural propriety.