Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Nikesh Tarachand Shah v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 45(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, affirming stringent bail conditions for serious offences under the Act as reasonable and non-arbitrary under Articles 14 and 21.
Gunwantlal Godawat v. Union of India & Another
The Supreme Court held that confiscation proceedings under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, continue despite repeal, and redemption fine must be based on gold's market value at adjudication date, not seizure date.
Gunwantlal Godawat v. Union of India & Another
The Supreme Court held that confiscation proceedings under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, continue despite repeal, and redemption fine must be fixed based on gold's market value on the adjudication date, not seizure date.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd v. K. Nagarathnamma
The Supreme Court allowed BSNL's appeal, holding that reservation benefits are not available in upgradation simplicitor, relying on its prior decision in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. R. Santhakumar Velusamy.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd v. K. Nagarathnamma
The Supreme Court held that reservation benefits do not apply to upgradation simplicitor, affirming its earlier ruling in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. R. Santhakumar Velusamy.
V. Lakshmikanthan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the Railways to implement the post-based roster for reservation in promotions prospectively from 10.02.1995, allowing the appellants' claims for seniority restoration without disturbing prior promotions.
V. Lakshmikanthan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the Railways to apply the post-based roster for reservation in promotions prospectively from 10.02.1995, allowing the appellants' claims for seniority restoration and notional promotion without disturbing already granted promotions.
Ratanlal Babulal Chunilal Samsuka v. Sundarabai Govardhandas Samsuka
The Supreme Court held that the appellant failed to prove the custom or fact of adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, and dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court's declaration that he was not the adopted son.
Ratanlal Babulal Chunilal Samsuka v. Sundarabai Govardhandas Samsuka
The Supreme Court held that the appellant failed to prove the existence of a custom permitting adoption of a married man and the factum of adoption itself, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's decision denying adoption rights.
State of Jammu and Kashmir v. Mohammad Mehraj-ud-Din Khan
The Supreme Court dropped contempt proceedings and vacated costs against the State of Jammu and Kashmir after it took sincere steps to comply with the appointment order and assured payment of arrears.
State of Jammu and Kashmir v. Mohammad Mehraj-ud-Din Khan
The Supreme Court dropped contempt proceedings and vacated costs against the State of Jammu and Kashmir after it complied with the order regarding appointment and arrears payment.
Sri Shivaji Balaram Haibatti v. Sri Avinash Maruthi Pawar
The Supreme Court restored the Trial and First Appellate Courts' decrees holding the appellant owner and entitled to possession, rejecting the High Court's tenant finding as unsupported by pleadings or evidence in a second appeal under Section 100 CPC.
Sri Shivaji Balaram Haibatti v. Sri Avinash Maruthi Pawar
The Supreme Court restored the Trial and First Appellate Courts' decrees holding the appellant owner entitled to possession, rejecting the High Court's erroneous tenancy finding unsupported by pleadings or evidence.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Official Liquidator
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal and remitted the matter to the Company Judge to reconsider the State's application for liberty to file a suit under Section 446 of the Companies Act, 1956, recognizing the State's ownership interest in the land.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Official Liquidator
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal and remitted the matter to the Company Judge to reconsider the State's ownership claim and application under Section 446 of the Companies Act, 1956 afresh.
Kuna @ Sanjaya Behera v. The State of Odisha
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case, holding that the sole eyewitness testimony was unreliable and insufficient to sustain conviction beyond reasonable doubt.
Kuna @ Sanjaya Behera v. The State of Odisha
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case, holding that the sole eyewitness testimony was unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Naresh Chaubey v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a public servant for misappropriation of funds through forged bills but modified the sentence considering his age and health.
Naresh Chaubey v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for misappropriation of public funds through forged bills but modified the sentence considering his age and health.
Mukesh Seth v. M/S. A.B. Lal and Sons
The Supreme Court disposed of the eviction appeal after surrender of possession, directing parties to resolve mesne profits and occupation charges disputes before an appropriate forum.