Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Vijay Mallya v. Enforcement Directorate, Min. of Finance
The Supreme Court held that failure to comply with lawful summons under FERA constitutes an independent criminal offence punishable under Section 56, dismissing the appellant's plea for quashing despite departmental exoneration and repeal of the Act.
Om Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304 Part-II IPC based on admissible summary evidence and a complete chain of circumstantial evidence in a General Court Martial proceeding.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Anand Mohan
The Supreme Court held that the Law Department was the competent authority to grant prior sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, overruling the High Court's quashing of such sanction.
FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA v. SANKAR GHOSH & ORS.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order directing regularization of casual workers engaged through a contractor and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in light of recruitment rules and fresh evidence.
Nandkishore Lalbhai Mehta v. New Era Fabrics Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the decree of specific performance of a sale agreement, holding that conditions precedent benefiting both parties cannot be waived unilaterally and evidence outside pleadings is inadmissible without amendment.
Riju Prasad Sarma v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court upheld the limited scope of Section 25A of the Assam Act, affirmed the customary rights of the Bordeori Samaj and Dolois over Kamakhya Temple management, invalidated the Kamakhya Debutter Regulation, and dismissed challenges to the 2012 Rules and Dolois election.
M/s. BHS Industries v. Export Credit Guarantee Corp. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the repudiation of an export credit insurance claim due to the insured's failure to declare all shipments and comply with policy terms, emphasizing strict adherence to insurance contract conditions.
Chandra Babu @ Moses v. State Through Inspector of Police & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate can direct further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC but cannot order reinvestigation by another agency, setting aside the High Court's contrary order and clarifying the scope of Magistrate's powers.
State of M.P v. Manish & Ors
The Supreme Court held that serious non-compoundable offences under IPC cannot be quashed on the basis of an out-of-court settlement and directed the trial to proceed.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Pan Asia Advisors Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court affirmed SEBI's jurisdiction to regulate and penalize Lead Managers for fraudulent transactions involving GDRs issued abroad that impact the Indian securities market.
ABC v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that an unwed mother who is the sole caregiver can be appointed guardian of her illegitimate child without mandatory notice to the putative father, prioritizing the child's welfare and the mother's privacy rights.
Sirajul & Ors. v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed a 16-year delayed criminal complaint under Section 307 IPC, holding that such delay violated the appellants' constitutional right to a speedy trial and amounted to abuse of process.
Sh Jogendrasinhji Vijaysinghji v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court clarified that judicial orders of civil courts are challengeable only under Article 227 and not by writ of certiorari under Article 226, and Letters Patent Appeals are maintainable only against orders passed under Article 226.
MAINUDDIN ABDUL SATTAR SHAIKH v. VIJAY D. SALVI
The Supreme Court held that the drawer of a cheque drawn on his personal account is liable under Section 138 of the NI Act even if the company is not made a party, and awarded compensation and sentence accordingly.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Anoop Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused for offences against a minor, ruling that minor discrepancies in age documents do not invalidate them and that documentary evidence is paramount over medical opinion in age determination.
Basisth Narayan Yadav v. Kailash Rai and Ors
The Supreme Court restored convictions under Section 304-B IPC against the husband and father-in-law for dowry death, emphasizing the presumption of guilt and burden on accused to explain death within seven years of marriage.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Keshar Singh
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rape case due to inherent inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and unreliable eyewitness testimony, emphasizing the requirement of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Laxmi Devi v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that even under the urgency provisions of Section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, the State must pass an Award under Section 11 and pay full compensation, and non-compliance with Section 11A entitles landowners to relief.
Surendra Kumar & Ors. v. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that appointments made under a valid regularization policy are not illegal but declined retrospective regularization prior to the policy's existence, partially allowing the appeal.
N K Rajendra Mohan v. Thirvamadi Rubber Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the respondent's entitlement to fixity of tenure under the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, dismissing the appellant's claim for eviction and arrears on the ground that the leasehold tenancy did not fall within the statutory exemptions for private forests or plantations.