Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
LIC OF INDIA v. INSURE POLICY PLUS SERVICES PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that life insurance policies were freely assignable under Section 38 of the Insurance Act, 1938 prior to its 2015 amendment, and insurer's refusal to register assignments was illegal and void.
The Kerala Bar Hotels Association v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld Kerala's policy restricting liquor licenses to Five Star hotels as a reasonable classification under Articles 14 and 19, affirming the State's power to regulate liquor trade to reduce public consumption.
Central Bank of India v. Virudhunagar Steel Rolling Mills Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that personal guarantees executed on a specific date do not cover liabilities incurred prior to that date unless expressly stated, dismissing the bank's appeal to hold directors liable for earlier debts.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed stricter vehicular pollution control measures in Delhi, including diversion of non-Delhi bound vehicles, increased ECC, vehicle entry restrictions, diesel vehicle registration bans, mandatory CNG conversion for taxis, and enforcement of pollution norms to combat severe air pollution.
Reserve Bank of India v. Jayantilal N. Mistry
The Supreme Court held that RBI and banks can withhold certain inspection and penalty-related information under RTI exemptions protecting economic interests, fiduciary relationships, and commercial confidence, balancing transparency with confidentiality.
Shreya Vidyarthi v. Ashok Vidyarthi & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree recognizing the suit property as joint family property purchased from insurance proceeds, dismissing the appellant's challenge on procedural and substantive grounds.
Mangu Singh v. Dharmendra & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a double murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the unreliability of FIRs, eyewitnesses, and confessional statements.
Prem Nath Bali v. Delhi & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld compulsory retirement after a fair departmental inquiry but directed that the appellant's prolonged suspension period be counted for pension benefits due to undue delay.
Sri Jagannath Temple Managing Committee v. Siddha Math & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955, being a special statute, prevails over the Orissa Estate Abolition Act, 1951, and the disputed lands vest in the Temple Managing Committee, overruling prior conflicting decisions rendered per incuriam.
Gautam Kundu v. Manoj Kumar, Assistant Director
The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's refusal of bail to the appellant in a money laundering case under PMLA, affirming the overriding effect of PMLA's bail provisions and the serious nature of economic offences.
Rajiv Singh v. State of Bihar & Another
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of dowry death and related charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove the death of the victim and unreliability of forensic evidence.
Nala Sangam & Ors. v. Government of Tamil Nadu & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that appointments of Archakas in Hindu temples must conform to essential religious practices prescribed by the Agamas, protecting religious freedoms under Articles 25 and 26 against executive orders disregarding such customs.
K.B. Ramachandra Raje Urs v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court invalidated land acquisition under the City of Mysore Improvement Act, 1903 due to procedural non-compliance but allowed partial retention of land by the allottee considering equitable factors and directed compensation to rightful owners.
Bimla Devi v. Rajesh Singh & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld life sentences for four accused in a double murder family feud case, acquitted one accused due to lack of evidence, and declined to impose the death penalty, emphasizing benefit of doubt and procedural fairness.
Narender Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld convictions based on a reliable dying declaration recorded despite minor procedural defects, rejecting alibi and false implication pleas in a custodial burning death case.
State of Maharashtra v. Hemant Kawadu Chauriwal
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder and cruelty case due to unreliable dying declaration, inadequate proof of letters, and defective investigation.
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the executive, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, must finalize the Memorandum of Procedure for judicial appointments, incorporating transparency and accountability measures, while the Court provided broad guidelines to improve the collegium system.
State of Punjab v. Bittu & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on incomplete and doubtful circumstantial evidence.
Gian Chand v. Gurlabh Singh
The Supreme Court held the bus driver and owner liable for rash and negligent driving causing death in an accident, awarding enhanced compensation to the claimants and setting aside prior findings of no liability.
LAL SHAH BABA DARGAH TRUST v. MAGNUM DEVELOPERS AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that the single member Waqf Tribunal retains jurisdiction over waqf property disputes until a three member Tribunal is constituted by the State Government, rejecting the High Court's order transferring jurisdiction to civil courts.