Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Latesh @ Dadu Baburao Karlekar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside convictions of two accused due to insufficient evidence while upholding convictions of others based on cogent proof in a murder and unlawful assembly case.
Latesh @ Dadu Baburao Karlekar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted accused Nos. 2 and 3 for lack of evidence beyond reasonable doubt while upholding convictions of others for murder and attempt to murder, emphasizing the necessity of corroborated evidence and the non-fatality of minor contradictions.
Bikash Manna v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the appellant subject to bond and cooperation with investigation, allowing the complainant to withdraw the monetary deposit made as a bail condition.
Bikash Manna v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the appellant under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. allowing the complainant to withdraw the deposited amount and imposing conditions of bond and cooperation with investigation.
Shahid Jamal & Anr v. State of U.P. & Ors
The Supreme Court held that an application for reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act filed within six months, even without detailed grounds initially, is valid, and allowed the appeal directing expeditious disposal of the reference.
Shahid Jamal & Anr v. State of U.P. & Ors
The Supreme Court held that a timely application for reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act filed within six months of receiving compensation under protest is valid even if detailed grounds are furnished later, and directed expeditious disposal of the reference.
Shafhi Mohammad v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that electronic evidence is admissible subject to authenticity, and the mandatory certificate under Section 65B(4) of the Evidence Act can be relaxed when the producing party lacks control over the device, emphasizing the integration of videography in investigations.
Shivangouda Ninganagouda Keri v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer
The Supreme Court granted enhanced land compensation at Rs. 6.5 Lakhs per acre to appellants similarly situated to prior awardees but denied statutory interest for delay.
M/S NEERJA REALTORS PVT LTD v. JANGLU (DEAD) THR. LR
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of an ex parte decree for specific performance due to defective substituted service of summons not complying with mandatory procedural requirements under the CPC.
M/S NEERJA REALTORS PVT LTD v. JANGLU (DEAD) THR. LR
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of an ex parte decree for specific performance due to defective substituted service of summons not complying with procedural requirements under Order V Rules 17 and 20 CPC.
Birbal Prasad Sah v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant in a drug possession case involving a non-commercial quantity of Ganja, subject to conditions ensuring a fair trial.
MAYA DEVI THROUGH LRs & ORS. v. STATE OF HARYANA & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquisition must be based on market value as of the notification date, disallowed post-notification sale deeds as exemplars, and reduced the development charges deduction to one-third, thereby enhancing the compensation awarded.
MAYA DEVI THROUGH LRs & ORS. v. STATE OF HARYANA & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquisition must be based on market value as on the date of notification, disallowed post-notification sales as exemplars, and reduced the development charges deduction to one-third, enhancing compensation accordingly.
Kanaklata Das v. Naba Kumar Das
The Supreme Court held that a co-owner is neither a necessary nor proper party in an eviction suit filed by another co-owner against tenants and cannot be impleaded as co-plaintiff without proving necessity.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Manoj Sharma
The Supreme Court held that UGC Regulations 2009 prohibiting M.Phil./Ph.D. through distance education operate prospectively, validating pre-2009 degrees, but eligibility for lecturer posts must comply with NET requirements under the 2009 appointment regulations.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Manoj Sharma
The Supreme Court held that M.Phil. degrees obtained via distance education before 11.07.2009 remain valid, but eligibility for guest lecturer appointments must comply with UGC's 2009 minimum qualification regulations including NET requirements.
Surender Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court remanded land acquisition compensation cases for fresh determination of fair market value due to insufficient evidence and improper uniform valuation by the High Court.
Subhash Chander Bansal v. Gian Chand and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 325 IPC and affirmed the sentence of time served plus fine, dismissing the appeal challenging adequacy of punishment.
Karnataka Live Band Restaurants Association v. State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2005 licensing order regulating live band music and similar performances in Bangalore restaurants, affirming reasonable restrictions under Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) for public safety and morality.
Karnataka Live Band Restaurants Association v. State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2005 licensing order regulating live band music and similar performances in Bangalore restaurants as a reasonable restriction under Articles 14 and 19(1)(g).