Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Renuka Prasad v. State
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction reversing acquittal, holding that reliance on hostile witnesses' Section 161 statements and uncorroborated recoveries was impermissible, and restored the Trial Court's acquittal for lack of legally admissible evidence.
K. Mangayarkarasi & Anr. v. N.J. Sundaresan & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory referral of trademark assignment disputes to arbitration under a valid arbitration agreement, holding that mere allegations of fraud do not oust arbitral jurisdiction.
TATA MOHAN RAO v. S. VENKATESWARLU
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Tehsildar for contempt of court for wilfully disobeying eviction restraint orders but modified the sentence to avoid imprisonment, balancing rule of law with humanitarian considerations.
Paritala Sudhakar v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court acquitted a Revenue Inspector accused of bribery due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt in a trap case lacking essential safeguards.
Kushal Kumar Agarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate must give the accused an opportunity of being heard before taking cognizance of a complaint under Section 223 of the BNSS, setting aside the order for non-compliance and remanding for fresh hearing.
C.T. KOCHOUSEPH v. STATE OF KERALA AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of purchase tax under Sections 5A and 7A of the Kerala and Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Acts, ruling that exemptions to sellers do not exempt purchasers from purchase tax liability when statutory conditions are met.
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC v. ANI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order directing Wikimedia to take down pages commenting on ongoing litigation, holding that such restrictions require a real and substantial risk of prejudice to justice and must respect constitutional free speech rights.
State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr v. Gaurav Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's quashing of a sand mining e-auction conducted without a valid District Survey Report, affirming the mandatory requirement of a finalized DSR for environmental clearance and lawful sand mining.
MAHENDRA MAGRURAM GUPTA & ANR v. RAJDAI SHAW & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that unregistered notarised agreements cannot be summarily rejected at the interim injunction stage and restored the appellants' suit, restraining respondents from dispossession pending trial.
Umashankar Yadav v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed prosecution under Sections 186 and 353 IPC against anti-human trafficking activists, holding absence of requisite mens rea and procedural lapses rendered the case an abuse of process.
MURUGANANDAM v. MUNIYANDI
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered document can be admitted as evidence of an oral agreement of sale in a suit for specific performance under the proviso to Section 49 of the Registration Act, allowing the appellant to place the original document on record.
M. SEETHARAMA @ SEETHARAMA GOWDA v. THE MANAGER FUTURE GENERAL INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with Syme’s amputation, fixing income at Rs. 10,000 per month and awarding full medical expenses, increased pain and suffering, and loss of future income with future prospects.
Disha Kapoor v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC in a dowry harassment case due to contradictions and abuse of process.
Vandana v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction for forgery and cheating due to lack of expert evidence, failure to prove mens rea, and defective examination under section 313 CrPC, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Mahnoor Fatima Imran & Ors. v. M/s Visweswara Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition seeking protection from dispossession over land vested in the State, holding that unregistered agreements and suspect title deeds do not confer valid title or possession.
[INDIA] LLP v. M/S. METAL ARC AGRI. LLP
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition as infructuous after Respondent No.1 withdrew its application, directing the Executing Court to consider a fresh application by an original partner under Order XXI Rule 15(2) CPC.
ANAND SHESHMAN PATEL v. THE REGISTRAR NORTH MAHARASHTRA UNIVERSITY AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing release of academic certificates to a candidate whose OBC caste claim was delayed and later invalidated, protecting his completed education but denying reserved category benefits.
M/S JINDAL STEEL AND POWER LTD. v. M/S BANSAL INFRA PROJECTS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's interim order restraining invocation of a bank guarantee during arbitration proceedings, emphasizing limited judicial interference and adherence to arbitration remedies.
Nadeem Ahmad v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings including non-compoundable offences under Article 142 of the Constitution following an amicable settlement between parties involving compoundable offences.
Sarla Gupta & Another v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court held that under the PMLA, accused persons are entitled to copies of seized documents and those annexed to the complaint, ensuring fair trial rights, while documents not relied upon by prosecution can be sought at the appropriate trial stage.