Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Achhar Singh v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder and grievous hurt, affirming that appellate courts may interfere with trial acquittals when based on perverse findings and that exaggerations in witness testimony do not vitiate core truthful evidence.
Surinder Singh v. State (Union Territory of Chandigarh)
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC but acquitted him of misuse of arms under Section 27 of the Arms Act, reducing his sentence to the period already served.
Trust & Anr. v. Sh. Diwan Chand
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's decree granting possession to the appellants, holding that respondents failed to disprove appellants' ownership of the disputed property forming part of Khasra No. 4833 and that adverse possession was not established.
Trust v. Sh. Diwan Chand
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's decree granting possession to the appellants, holding that the disputed property is part of Khasra No. 4833 owned by them and rejecting respondents' adverse possession claim.
SHREE CHOUDHARY TRANSPORT COMPANY v. INCOME TAX OFFICER
The Supreme Court upheld disallowance under Section 40(a)(ia) for failure to deduct TDS on payments to truck operators as sub-contractors under Section 194C, affirming that such payments are taxable and TDS provisions apply irrespective of written contracts.
Gurmeet Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304-B IPC for dowry death, affirming the application of the presumption under Section 113-B Evidence Act and rejecting the appellant's defense.
Gurmeet Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304-B IPC for dowry death, affirming the application of the presumption under Section 113-B Evidence Act and rejecting the appellant's defense.
State of Maharashtra v. Shankar Ganapati Rahatol
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must grant leave to appeal against acquittal if a prima facie case exists, setting aside the refusal where medical evidence contradicted the High Court’s findings.
State of Maharashtra v. Shankar Ganapati Rahatol
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 exists, setting aside refusal based on erroneous appreciation of medical evidence and ordering reconsideration of acquittal.
Avtar Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court set aside conviction under the Essential Commodities Act as the seizure by an unauthorized police officer was invalid under the LPG Order, 1988.
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The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, affirming that the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt through credible forensic and circumstantial evidence, and dismissed the appeal.
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The Supreme Court held that termination without compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is unlawful retrenchment entitling workmen to reinstatement with back wages.
Bijender @ Mandar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, holding that conviction solely on disclosure statements without credible corroborative evidence and in presence of hostile witnesses cannot sustain.
N. Raghavender v. State of Andhra Pradesh, CBI
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction for criminal breach of trust, cheating, and falsification of accounts due to insufficient evidence and procedural lapses, emphasizing the necessity of proving mens rea and lawful authorization in bank fraud cases.
Padma Mishra v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR under the Gangsters Act, holding that prima facie allegations of violence and intimidation justify registration and the limited scope of quashing under Article 226.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. M/s. Hareshwar Enterprises (P) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing a consumer complaint against an insurer runs from the date of repudiation or failure to settle the claim, and that a surveyor's report, while important, is not conclusive if credible contrary evidence is produced.
Devi Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court set aside murder convictions based on incomplete circumstantial evidence and uncorroborated extra judicial confession, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Himachal Road Transport Corporation Retired Employees Union
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a cut-off date for pension scheme implementation, ruling that employees retired under a different scheme before that date do not form a homogeneous class entitled to retrospective pension benefits.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Himachal Road Transport Corporation Retired Employees Union
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a cut-off date for pension benefits, distinguishing retirees under a prior provident fund scheme from employees eligible under a newly introduced pension scheme, and held that such classification is not arbitrary or discriminatory.
DKG Buildcon Private Ltd. v. The Adjudicating & Enquiry Officer
The Supreme Court upheld SEBI's imposition of maximum penalty on companies for willful non-compliance with investigation summons relating to securities market manipulation, affirming the authority of SEBI's Investigating Officer and the applicability of amended penalty provisions.