Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Satpal Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that anticipatory bail in NDPS cases involving commercial quantity must comply with Section 37 NDPS Act restrictions and set aside improperly granted bail orders, emphasizing the distinct nature of anticipatory and regular bail.
GAGAN CH. KALITA v. THE STATE OF ASSAM
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed the appellant's appointment as regular PGT Economics teacher due to vacancy caused by non-joining of selected candidates and his long continuous service on honorarium basis.
GAGAN CH. KALITA v. THE STATE OF ASSAM
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed the appellant's regular appointment as PGT Economics, recognizing his long-term honorarium service and vacancy due to non-joining of meritorious candidates.
Ganapathi & Anr. v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld convictions based on credible testimony of family member witnesses and rejected defense claims of interestedness and alibi, affirming that related witnesses' evidence can sustain murder convictions when corroborated.
Ganapathi & Anr. v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld convictions based on credible testimonies of family members and a child eyewitness, clarifying that relationship alone does not discredit witness evidence in murder trials.
COMPAQ INTERNATIONAL & ANR. v. BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the driving licence was valid on the accident date, reinstating insurance liability and setting aside orders absolving the insurer and denying compensation.
COMPAQ INTERNATIONAL & ANR. v. BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that the driver's licence was valid on the date of the accident, thereby upholding insurance liability and setting aside orders absolving the insurer based on an erroneous finding of licence expiry.
Manju Surana v. Sunilarora & Ors.
The Supreme Court referred to a larger Bench the question whether prior sanction is required before investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. against public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act and struck off a wrongly arrayed accused from the complaint.
Kedar Nath Kohli by LRs. v. Baldev Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and decreed possession in favor of the appellant after holding that the respondent's sale deed was forged and did not pertain to the suit property.
Kedar Nath Kohli v. Baldev Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that the respondent's sale deed was forged and the appellant is the rightful owner entitled to possession of Plot No. 27 in Kotla Mubarakpur.
Shakti Vahini v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that honour killings violate fundamental rights and directed States and the Union to take effective measures, including legislation, to protect individuals' constitutional right to choose their life partners free from extra-constitutional interference.
Shakti Vahini v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that honour killings violate fundamental rights and directed States and the Union to take effective measures to prevent such crimes and protect individuals' freedom to marry by choice.
Anilkumar Jinabhai Patel v. Pravinchandra Jinabhai Patel
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period to challenge an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins from the date the signed award is received by the authorized party, dismissing the challenge filed after delay as time barred.
Anilkumar Jinabhai Patel v. Pravinchandra Jinabhai Patel
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins from the date the award is received by the party or their authorized representative, dismissing the challenge filed after the limitation period.
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK v. SATINDER KAPUR
The Supreme Court disposed of civil appeals filed by Punjab National Bank by recording the parties' settlement and directing compliance with its terms.
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK v. SATINDER KAPUR
The Supreme Court disposed of civil appeals by recording the parties' settlement and directed strict compliance with the settlement terms.
MACKINTOSH BURN LIMITED v. SARKAR AND CHOWDHURY ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court remitted the dispute over refusal to register share transfer to the National Company Law Tribunal for fresh consideration, emphasizing that refusal must be based on sufficient cause and all legal questions must be duly considered.
MACKINTOSH BURN LIMITED v. SARKAR AND CHOWDHURY ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court remitted the dispute over refusal to register share transfer to the National Company Law Tribunal for fresh consideration, clarifying that refusal must be for sufficient cause and all legal questions including limitation must be considered.
ANUPAMA PATIL v. NATARAJ VEERANAGOUDA PATIL
The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of a matrimonial case from Hubballi to Bengaluru, setting aside the High Court's refusal, and directed expeditious disposal of the case.
Bitan Sengupta v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside convictions under Section 498A IPC after parties settled matrimonial disputes through compromise and mutual divorce.