Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Gauri Mahto v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, holding that prosecution failed to prove essential ingredients of Section 364A IPC, especially threat or ransom demand, and that conviction cannot rest solely on confessional statements of absconding co-accused.
SACHIN JAISWAL v. M/s HOTEL ALKA RAJE & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that property contributed by a partner becomes partnership property under Section 14 of the Indian Partnership Act, dismissing the appellant's claim that ownership could not be transferred by a relinquishment deed.
Sanjay Kumar v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's summary dismissal of a criminal appeal, directing a fresh hearing on merits considering the evidence and trial records.
KANISHK SINHA & ANOTHER v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that the affidavit requirement for complaints under Section 156(3) CrPC as laid down in Priyanka Srivastava applies prospectively and dismissed the appellants' challenge to FIRs registered prior to that ruling.
Raju @ Nirpendra Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for kidnapping and gang rape of a minor, holding that consent is irrelevant in statutory rape and the prosecutrix's reliable testimony suffices for conviction.
Manoj Rameshlal Chhabriya v. Mahesh Prakash Ahuja
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must grant leave to appeal under Section 378(3) Cr.P.C. if a prima facie case or arguable points exist and remitted the acquittal appeal for merits hearing.
State of Chhattisgarh v. Ashok Bhoi
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case, holding that circumstantial evidence must form a complete chain to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and suspicion alone cannot sustain conviction.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Subhash S/O Laxmanrao Bramhe
The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Court's order setting aside MSRTC's 2015 pay scale revision, reaffirming that eligibility for pay fixation under the 1956 Settlement cannot be conditioned by absorption criteria under the 1985 Settlement.
M. S. Ananthamurthy & Anr. v. J. Manjula
The Supreme Court held that a General Power of Attorney not coupled with interest terminates on the death of the principal and does not confer title, validating subsequent registered sale deeds by legal heirs and dismissing the appellants' claim.
PAPPAMMAL THROUGH LR R. KRSNA MURTII v. JOTHI & ANR
The Supreme Court upheld the impleadment of a legal heir as defendant in a property suit, emphasizing that all necessary parties must be heard to adjudicate disputes among legal heirs.
Mansoor Ali Farida Irshad Ali & Others v. Tahsildari, Special Cell & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of eviction notices issued by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority for redevelopment of a censused slum area, dismissing appellants' challenge based on MHADA tenancy and procedural grounds.
GARDEN REACH SHIPBUILDERS AND ENGINEERS LIMITED v. GRSE LIMITED WORKMENS UNION
The Supreme Court held that a High Court bench must have roster-based jurisdiction to hear writ petitions, setting aside an unauthorized Division Bench order directing compassionate appointments and remanding the matter for fresh hearing.
ARVIND KUMAR BHATI v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its writ jurisdiction by issuing directions on policy and administrative matters related to hospital maintenance and ambulance traffic, setting aside those directions while allowing fresh petitions with relevant data.
Kanahiya Lal Arya v. Md. Ehshan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a landlord's bona fide need for eviction is a genuine requirement judged as on suit filing date, allowing eviction to establish an ultrasound machine despite tenants' prior compromise and sons' lack of expertise.
LIFECARE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs 2012 has the force of law mandating 25% procurement from MSEs, and minimum turnover clauses in tenders cannot override this mandate, directing statutory bodies to ensure effective implementation and issue guidelines.
Mahaveer Sharma v. Exide Life Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that partial disclosure of existing insurance policies, where the disclosed policy is substantial and non-disclosed policies are inconsequential, does not constitute material suppression justifying repudiation of a life insurance claim arising from accidental death.
SUNEETI TOTEJA v. STATE OF U.P. & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a public servant for lack of prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC, holding that prosecution without valid sanction is unsustainable.
JAYA BHATTACHARYA v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court held that an employee whose prolonged absence was regularized as extraordinary leave is entitled to pension, directing the authorities to grant pension despite prior denial and failure to conduct departmental inquiry.
Justice V. Eswaraiah (Retd.) v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging reservation rules in postgraduate medical admissions, holding such complex issues require adjudication on individual merits by High Courts in accordance with established reservation principles.
Hiralal Babulal Soni v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of accused no. 3 for receiving stolen property due to failure of prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt the identity of seized gold bars as stolen and his knowledge thereof.