Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Flora Elias Nahoum & Ors. v. Idrish Ali Laskar
The Supreme Court allowed the landlord's appeal, holding that sub-letting without landlord's consent was proved, thereby justifying eviction under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956.
Mst. Anusuiya @ Saraswatibai & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dowry-related cruelty and abetment of suicide but modified sentences considering the accused's circumstances and period already served.
Jayaprakash v. T.S. David
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's remand of a specific performance suit for fresh trial due to procedural irregularities in setting aside an ex parte decree without proper notice to all defendants.
Jayaprakash v. T.S. David
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's remand of a suit for specific performance due to procedural irregularities in setting aside an ex parte decree without proper notice, directing a fresh trial on merits.
N.C. Bansal v. Uttar Pradesh Financial Corporation
The Supreme Court held that applications for amendment of plaint and filing additional documents should be liberally allowed at the initial stage of a civil suit, especially after remand, to ensure fair trial and justice.
N.C. Bansal v. Uttar Pradesh Financial Corporation
The Supreme Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal permitting amendment of the plaint and filing of additional documents at the initial stage of the suit, emphasizing a liberal approach by courts in such matters.
H.V. Nirmala v. R. Sharmila
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the plaintiff proved the registered Will dated 12.03.1980, rendering the later Will and compromise decree non-binding on her.
H.V. Nirmala v. R. Sharmila
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the plaintiff proved the registered Will dated 12.03.1980 by secondary evidence, rendering the later Will and compromise decree non-binding on her.
Issac @ Kishor v. Ronald Cheriyan and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order setting aside the acquittal and ordering retrial due to procedural defects materially affecting the trial, emphasizing that retrial under Section 386 Cr.P.C. is warranted only in exceptional cases.
ISSAC @ KISHOR v. RONALD CHERIYAN
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order setting aside the acquittal and ordering retrial due to procedural defects including failure to frame charges under Section 34 IPC and non-examination of key witnesses.
Dashrath @ Jolo v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder under Sections 302 and 149 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony and recovery of weapons, dismissing claims of self-defense and failure to explain injuries.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Nande @ Nandkishore Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid contradictory evidence and procedural delays.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Nande @ Nandkishore Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a burn injury case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid contradictory evidence and unexplained delays.
M/S INDIAN FARMERS FERTILIZER CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED v. M/S BHADRA PRODUCTS
The Supreme Court held that an arbitral award deciding limitation is an interim award challengeable under Section 34 and does not constitute a jurisdictional ruling under Section 16 requiring continuation of arbitration before challenge.
M/S INDIAN FARMERS FERTILIZER CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED v. M/S BHADRA PRODUCTS
The Supreme Court held that an arbitral award deciding limitation is an interim award challengeable under Section 34 and does not constitute a jurisdictional ruling under Section 16 requiring continuation of arbitration before challenge.
Subhadra v. Ministry of Coal and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under a Bipartite Agreement, a female dependant below 45 years has a right to opt for employment over monetary compensation, and directed appointment and compensation accordingly.
Lachhman Dass v. Resham Chand Kaler
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders in a serious murder and conspiracy case, emphasizing equal treatment under law and the necessity of prudent legal scrutiny before granting bail.
ORISSA LIFT IRRIGATION CORP. LTD v. RABI SANKAR PATRO
The Supreme Court clarified that engineering degrees awarded by Deemed to be Universities through distance education without AICTE approval are invalid unless validated by a test, granting a one-time relaxation to certain candidates while excluding diplomas from the judgment.
ORISSA LIFT IRRIGATION CORP. LTD v. RABI SANKAR PATRO
The Supreme Court clarified that engineering degrees awarded through distance education by unapproved Deemed to be Universities are invalid, mandated AICTE testing for validation, excluded diplomas from the judgment, and granted a one-time limited relaxation to certain candidates.
Nachhatar Singh v. The State of Punjab
The Supreme Court dismissed civil appeals against the State of Punjab by relying on an earlier judgment, directing payment of compensation and emphasizing finality in litigation.