Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Kiran Raju Penumacha v. Tejuswini Chowdhury
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's remand of custody execution and modification petitions for fresh consideration, emphasizing the child's welfare and granting interim visitation rights to the father.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that police must mandatorily register an FIR upon receipt of information disclosing a cognizable offence without conducting a preliminary inquiry, dismissing the appellant's plea for such inquiry before FIR registration.
K. H. M. SHIVAMURTHAIAH v. THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER, UNITED INDIA INSURANCE
The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation in a motor accident claim by realistically assessing the deceased's income at Rs.15,000/- per month and increasing the interest rate, emphasizing the beneficial nature of the Motor Vehicles Act.
MADIVALAPPA v. MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by correctly applying multiplier and future prospects principles, directing payment with interest and imposing costs on the non-appearing respondent.
Vishnoo Mittal v. M/S Shakti Trading Company
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against a director suspended under IBC moratorium are barred and quashed the complaint accordingly.
Yuvraj Laxmilal Kanther v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that mere negligence without knowledge that an act is likely to cause death does not attract Section 304 Part II IPC and allowed discharge of appellants at the pre-trial stage.
Gyanendra Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for sexual assault on a minor under IPC and POCSO Act but modified the life sentence to exclude imprisonment for the remainder of natural life, clarifying the interplay between IPC and POCSO sentencing provisions.
The State of Rajasthan v. Indraj Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a public examination fraud case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the need for judicious exercise of bail discretion.
Madan Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted two accused of bribery charges due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, rejecting the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
AYYAVU v. PRABHA
The Supreme Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal holding that a registered sale deed with definite boundaries prevails over unregistered settlement deeds and that a suit for injunction is maintainable without a declaration of title when possession is prima facie established.
Lok Mal @ Loku v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape based on the sole trustworthy testimony of the prosecutrix, holding that absence of injury and delay in FIR do not negate the charge.
Delhi Development Authority v. S.G.G. Towers (P) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an unexecuted lease agreement does not confer leasehold rights, and an auction sale in liquidation confers only such rights as vested, dismissing the appeal against confirmation of sale of Nazul land.
State of Assam v. Arabinda Rabha
The Supreme Court upheld the Government's cancellation of a flawed recruitment select list due to serious irregularities, allowing a fresh process and clarifying the limits of judicial interference in administrative recruitment decisions.
SHAILESH KUMAR SINGH ALIAS SHAILESH R. SINGH v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR lodged over a commercial dispute, holding that criminal prosecution cannot substitute civil remedies and that mediation cannot be imposed as a condition for quashing criminal proceedings.
Joyi Kitty Joseph v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside a preventive detention order under COFEPOSA for failure to consider bail conditions imposed for the same smuggling allegations, emphasizing the need for subjective satisfaction on their sufficiency before detention.
Sita Ram & Anr v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for culpable homicide based on a dying declaration in the FIR despite death by asphyxia, clarifying that expectation of death is not required for admissibility under Section 32 of the Evidence Act.
Rabindranath Panigrahi v. Surendra Sahu
The Supreme Court restored the lower courts' findings that the defendant was a tenant without title by adverse possession, allowing the landlord's eviction appeal and clarifying the scope of substantial questions of law under Section 100 CPC.
M/s Shri Sendhur Agro & Oil Industries v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act can be transferred under Section 406 CrPC for ends of justice, even if the court has jurisdiction, and ordered transfer of the complaint from Chandigarh to Coimbatore where the transaction occurred.
Jamin & Anr. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the summoning of additional accused under Section 319 CrPC after trial conclusion, emphasizing fresh proceedings and the need for strong prima facie evidence.
Periyammal (Dead) Through Lrs & Ors. v. V. Rajamani & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the executing court's and High Court's orders protecting cultivating tenants' possession rights under execution proceedings, dismissing the appellants' appeal for delivery of possession without proper legal steps.