Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
State of Kerala v. P. Muhammed Noushad
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of a Village Officer accused of accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the essential facts beyond reasonable doubt.
Committee of Management Anuragi Devi Degree College & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory time schedule for affiliation under the NCTE Act and dismissed the appeal of a college seeking extension of affiliation beyond the prescribed cut-off date, emphasizing adherence to statutory norms and prohibiting admission without valid affiliation.
Jagdish v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for causing death by lathi blows based on credible eyewitness evidence and concurrent findings of lower courts, dismissing the appeal.
Jagat Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the NDPS Act, holding that compliance with Sections 42 and 50 was satisfied by the presence of a Gazetted Officer during recovery and that minor procedural lapses did not vitiate the prosecution case.
Praful Sudhakar Parab v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and last seen theory despite absence of motive and direct eyewitnesses.
S. SUNDARAM FINANCE LIMITED v. NOORJAHAN BEEVI
The Supreme Court held that in a hire purchase agreement with ipso facto termination on default, the limitation period for recovery suit begins from the date of default, dismissing the appeal as barred by limitation.
M/S. EMM ENN ASSOCIATES v. COMMANDER WORKS ENGINEER
The Supreme Court held that a claim not evidently barred by limitation and involving disputed issues is a live claim that must be referred to arbitration, setting aside the High Court's rejection of the appellant's application for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act.
Dr. Rini Johar & Anr. v. State of M.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held the petitioners' arrest illegal for non-compliance with procedural safeguards, quashed the criminal proceedings, and awarded compensation for violation of their fundamental rights.
Satish Shetty v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a husband for cruelty and abetment of his wife's suicide under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, affirming the High Court's interference with a perverse acquittal.
Indira Devi and Ors. v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted three lady appellants of charges under Section 149 IPC due to contradictions in victim's testimony and lack of corroborative medical evidence, emphasizing careful scrutiny of injured witness statements and the necessity of proving common object for conviction.
Sarla Performance Fibers Limited v. Commissioner of Central Excise
The Supreme Court held that excise duty on goods cleared by a 100% EOU without permission is leviable under main Section 3(1) of the Central Excise Act, not under the proviso, overruling the contrary tribunal decision.
Bijender @ Papu and Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court reduced the sentence of appellants under Section 325 read with Section 149 IPC from five to three years imprisonment, rejecting parity with older co-accused but moderating punishment due to lack of specific attribution of grievous injury.
Bhagwan Sahai and Anr. v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants on the ground that prosecution failed to explain injuries on accused side and death of their father, entitling them to benefit of doubt and right of private defence.
STAR SPORTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRASAR BHARATI
The Supreme Court held that broadcasters must share live sports broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati free of all advertisements, including sponsor logos embedded by event organizers, under the Sports Broadcasting Signals Act, 2007.
Pragna Paramita Praharaj v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court granted bail to a convicted appellant during the pendency of her appeal, setting aside the High Court's refusal of bail in a murder case.
Nirmal Dass v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's sentence from two years to one year rigorous imprisonment for offences involving fraudulent manipulation of land records, considering his advanced age and other mitigating factors.
Land Acquisition Officer, A.P v. Ravi Santosh Reddy by L.Rs
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal challenging the refusal to recall an unchallenged execution order directing payment of interest on delayed land acquisition compensation, affirming the finality of such orders.
Subhan Tours & Travel Services v. Union of India
The Supreme Court disposed of writ petitions by directing petitioners to file fresh applications for Hajj tour permissions, which authorities must decide on merits with reasoned orders, refusing preemptive relief based on apprehension.
CHAMOLI DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. THROUGH ITS SECRETARY/MAHAPRANDHAK & ANR v. RAGHUNATH SINGH RANA & ORS
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of an employee's dismissal for non-compliance with mandatory disciplinary inquiry procedures and principles of natural justice under statutory regulations.
State of Rajasthan v. Firoz Khan @ Arif Khan
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's unreasoned dismissal of leave to appeal against acquittal and remanded the case for fresh consideration in accordance with established legal standards.