Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Pepsico India Holding P. Ltd. v. Grocery Market & Shops Board; Supreme Petro-Chem Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the applicability of the Maharashtra Mathadi Act and Grocery Markets Scheme to factories manufacturing petrochemical and grocery products, affirming the State Government's final decision and emphasizing the welfare purpose of the legislation.
B. Virupakshaiah v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of twelve accused in a murder case due to inconsistencies in eyewitness accounts, failure to prove conspiracy, and lack of credible recovery evidence, granting them benefit of doubt.
Pampati Sathamma (D)th. Lrs. v. Pampat Gangaram
The Supreme Court allowed the civil appeals directing the respondent to transfer one-third share of the properties or their value to the appellants, setting aside the High Court judgment.
Tekan alias Tekram v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the rape conviction of a blind victim and directed the State to pay lifelong monthly victim compensation, emphasizing the need for uniform compensation schemes for vulnerable rape victims.
Mukund Dewangan v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that drivers licensed for light motor vehicles need no separate endorsement to drive transport vehicles within that category, clarifying licensing and insurance liability under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Hamant Yashwant Dhage v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court directed registration of FIR and expeditious investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC, clarifying procedural obligations of police and Magistrates in cognizable offence investigations.
Bharamappa Gogi v. Praveen Murthy & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in remanding the case for framing additional charges under Section 397 IPC and directed disposal of appeals on merits based on charges already framed.
Jasbir Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment on land acquisition for failing to consider key facts and remanded the matter for fresh hearing with status quo maintained.
Bangalore Development Authority v. D.N. Gopalakrishna Reddy
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court judgment and remitted the land possession and compensation dispute back for fresh consideration, directing maintenance of status quo.
PARVATHAMMA v. VENKATSIVAMMA
The Supreme Court held that a voluntary family partition deed without coercion is binding and set aside the High Court's interference with the trial court's dismissal of the partition suit.
Deepak Surana v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court restored the discharge of appellants in a corruption conspiracy case, holding that unilateral agreements signed only by vendors without evidence linking the accused do not justify framing charges.
Surjeet Singh Bhamra v. Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that the Bank's delay in accepting voluntary retirement application was directory, not mandatory, validating disciplinary action taken before formal retirement and dismissing the employee's challenge to the punishment.
P. PRAMILA RANI v. NARASAMMA
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's civil appeal, set aside the High Court's judgments, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration after additional evidence proved the appellant's parentage.
Richa Mishra v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that a woman candidate was entitled to 10 years age relaxation under special provisions for women despite the absence of such provision in the governing recruitment rules, and directed her appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Police.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. ANAND ARYA
The Supreme Court upheld the prohibition on construction in designated river flood plains under the Master Plan, granting limited time to amend the plan or vacate the Millennium Bus Depot, emphasizing adherence to environmental and legal norms.
M/s V.L.S. FINANCE LTD. v. S.P. GUPTA AND ANR.
The Supreme Court held that the Public Prosecutor has exclusive authority to withdraw or not press an application under Section 321 Cr.P.C. before court consent, and the accused have no locus to oppose such withdrawal, setting aside the High Court's order that allowed accused participation and remitted the matter for reconsideration.
State of West Bengal v. Calcutta Pinjrapole Society
The Supreme Court set aside earlier judgments and remitted the title and compensation dispute to the Reference Court for fresh adjudication with liberty to lead additional evidence.
Cethar Ltd. v. S. Ramesh
The Supreme Court allowed the removal of goods by workmen from the appellant's premises as per High Court directions and ordered disbursement of deposited funds to workers, leaving other disputes to the Industrial Tribunal.
Suresh Narayan Kadam & Ors. v. Central Bank of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld eviction of employees from Bank-allotted flats under the Public Premises Act, holding no right of occupancy arose from discretionary allotment and emphasizing the need for institutional mediation.
Re Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons
The Supreme Court mandated systemic reforms to address inhuman prison conditions, emphasizing prisoners' constitutional right to dignity, effective implementation of bail provisions, and modernization of prison management.