Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Shabeen Ahmad v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court cancelled bail of the father-in-law and mother-in-law accused in a dowry death case due to strong prima facie evidence, while upholding bail of sisters-in-law with less direct involvement, emphasizing stringent judicial scrutiny in bail matters involving dowry deaths.
Rajnish Singh @ Soni v. State of U.P. and Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for rape based on a prolonged consensual relationship, holding that mere breach of promise to marry does not vitiate consent under Section 376 IPC.
C. Kamalakkannan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, holding that conviction cannot rest solely on handwriting expert opinion without production and proof of the original disputed document.
V. Ravikumar v. S. Kumar
The Supreme Court held that limitation for challenging sale deeds executed under a power of attorney begins from the date of execution or knowledge of the transactions, not from the date of cancellation of the power of attorney, and accordingly dismissed the suit as barred by limitation.
Devinder Kumar Bansal v. The State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of anticipatory bail to a public servant accused of demanding illegal gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing stringent judicial approach against corruption and that anticipatory bail is a discretionary remedy granted only in exceptional cases.
Alok Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that exclusion of visually impaired candidates from judicial service recruitment violates constitutional equality and the RPwD Act, mandating reasonable accommodation and inclusive recruitment practices.
The State of Goa & Anr v. Namita Tripathi
The Supreme Court held that washing and cleaning activities in a laundry constitute a manufacturing process under the Factories Act, 1948, restoring the complaint against the respondent for non-compliance with factory licensing requirements.
K. Ramasamy v. R. Nallammal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that unexplained and inordinate delay in setting aside an ex-parte decree cannot be condoned, restoring the decree of specific performance in favor of the plaintiff.
Sudershan Singh Wazir v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that ex-parte stay of a discharge order is impermissible and directed the discharged accused to furnish bail pending revision, emphasizing the sanctity of liberty granted by discharge under Section 227 CrPC.
Aditi Kumar Sharma v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the termination of two probationary women Judicial Officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, affirming the validity of performance-based termination subject to natural justice and rejecting claims of arbitrariness and discrimination.
THE CHIEF MANAGER, CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA v. M/s AD BUREAU ADVERTISING PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a borrower availing a project loan for commercial purposes is not a 'consumer' under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and set aside the consumer forum's order awarding compensation for alleged deficiency in banking services.
Narcotics Control Bureau v. Man Singh Verma
The Supreme Court held that the High Court lacks jurisdiction under Section 439 CrPC to award compensation during bail proceedings and set aside the compensation order for wrongful confinement.
Sachin Yallappa Usulkar v. Vijayata
The Supreme Court absolved the minor appellant from liability in a fatal motor accident, upheld compensation awarded to claimants, and held the insurance company liable without recovery rights against the owner.
Shetty v. M/S. Sahaj Ankur Realtors
The Supreme Court held that the complaint under the Consumer Protection Act was not barred by limitation due to a continuing cause of action involving escrow arrangements and restored the complaint for adjudication on merits.
Prabhavathi & Ors. v. The Managing Director
The Supreme Court held that contributory negligence must be proven by evidence and enhanced compensation to the dependents of a deceased motor accident victim, rejecting the High Court's apportionment of fault and income assessment.
Abdul Wahid & Anr v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, investigative deficiencies, and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Pradip N. Sharma v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the FIR against a retired IAS officer for alleged misuse of official position but granted him anticipatory bail, emphasizing the need for investigation and cooperation without custodial detention.
M. Jameela v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that 37.50 acres of bona fide coffee and cardamom plantations existing prior to 10 May 1971 are exempt from vesting under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971, allowing the appellants' appeal and confirming their ownership.
Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the amended Customs Act provisions empowering customs officers to arrest without warrant for specified cognizable offences, rejecting prior precedent and affirming procedural safeguards and judicial review.
Dileepbhai Nanubhai Sanghani v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a former Minister for lack of material proving demand or acceptance of bribe, holding that mere policy deviation does not constitute corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act.