Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Anita Maria Dias v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed the FIR in a commercial dispute case where parties had amicably settled, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash proceedings in appropriate cases.
Anita Maria Dias v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed the FIR in a commercial dispute case where parties had amicably settled, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings at an early stage upon settlement.
Anil & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of a motor accident compensation award, finding the claimants had fabricated evidence and failed to prove death due to negligent driving.
Anil & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of a motor accident compensation award, finding the claimants had fabricated evidence and failed to prove death caused by the insured vehicle's negligence.
Shri Nagar Mal and Ors. v. The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age and granting future prospects, while upholding the need for credible proof of income.
Shri Nagar Mal and Ors. v. The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age and granting future prospects, while upholding the rejection of unproven income certificates.
Pappu v. Vinod Kumar Lamba
The Supreme Court held that an insurer can be absolved of liability if the vehicle was driven by an unauthorized driver without a valid licence unless the owner pleads and proves authorization, but ordered the insurer to pay compensation initially with liberty to recover from the owner.
Pappu and Ors. v. Vinod Kumar Lamba and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation only if the vehicle owner proves the driver was authorised and held a valid licence, but the insurer may be directed to pay first with liberty to recover from the owner.
Atul Thakur v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a homicidal death caused in a sudden fight without premeditation and intention to kill amounts to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, modifying the conviction from murder to Section 304 Part-II IPC and enhancing the sentence to ten years imprisonment.
Atul Thakur v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the appellant's act causing death in a sudden fight without premeditation amounted to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, modified the conviction accordingly, and enhanced the sentence to ten years rigorous imprisonment.
Sunita Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh and others
The Supreme Court held that caste is determined by birth and cannot be changed by marriage, upheld cancellation of a Scheduled Caste certificate, but converted the appellant's termination into compulsory retirement due to her long, unblemished service.
Sunita Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that caste is determined by birth and cannot be changed by marriage, upheld cancellation of a fraudulent Scheduled Caste certificate, but converted the appellant's termination into compulsory retirement in view of her long, unblemished service.
RAMRAO LALA BORSE AND ANR v. NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD. AND ANR
The Supreme Court restored the original compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier of 17 based on the deceased's age, affirming established principles for calculating future prospects and deductions.
NATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICES v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that under the 1988 amendment to Section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, a 'shareholder' includes the beneficial owner holding at least 10% voting power, irrespective of registration, and referred the question for reconsideration by a larger Bench.
NATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICES v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that under the 1988 amendment to Section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, a beneficial owner holding at least 10% voting power, not necessarily a registered shareholder, is liable for deemed dividend tax on loans or advances, and referred the matter to a larger Bench for reconsideration.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. v. M/s. Datar Switchgear Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award awarding damages to the respondent for fundamental breach by the appellant in failing to supply installation location lists, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. v. M/s. Datar Switchgear Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award awarding damages to the respondent for fundamental breach by the appellant in failing to supply essential location lists, rejecting challenges on public policy and contract severability grounds.
Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's suspension of sentence order for a murder convict due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards under Section 389 CrPC and remitted the matter for fresh consideration.
Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's suspension of sentence for a life convict due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards under Section 389 Cr.P.C. and remitted the matter for fresh consideration.
THEIRY SANTHANAMAL v. VISWANATHAN
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a decree declaring the father as absolute owner under customary Hindu law and French Code, invalidating a partition deed executed in favor of his sons during his lifetime.