Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
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.
Union of India v. M/S. Bright Power Projects (I) P. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an arbitral tribunal cannot award interest pendente lite when the contract expressly excludes payment of interest, setting aside the award of interest in this case.
ZUARI CEMENT LTD. v. REGIONAL DIRECTOR E.S.I.C. HYDERABAD & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that only the appropriate government can grant exemption under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, and the ESI Court lacks jurisdiction to grant such exemption under Section 75(1)(g), dismissing the appellant's appeal.
S.R. SUKUMAR v. S. SUNAAD RAGHURAM
The Supreme Court held that cognizance under Section 200 Cr.P.C. occurs only upon judicial satisfaction of a prima facie case and allowed amendment of a criminal complaint before cognizance and issuance of summons to avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Daya Ram v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for double murder based on credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, rejecting claims of delay and unreliability.
M/S ESSAR OIL LTD. v. HINDUSTAN SHIPYARD LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the sub-contractor's payment liability lies with the respondent contractor, not the principal ONGC, affirming the Arbitral Award and setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
State of Rajasthan v. Mahendra Nath Sharma
Pre-2006 retired lecturers who completed three years in the selection scale are entitled to pension benefits corresponding to the higher pay band introduced post-2006, and the State cannot deny this on retrospective or financial grounds.
Quantum Securities Pvt. Ltd. v. New Delhi Television Ltd.
The Supreme Court directed the High Court to decide the pending interim injunction application on merits before proceeding with contempt proceedings, emphasizing timely disposal under Order XXXIX Rule 3A CPC.
V. Krishnakumar v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld medical negligence against government doctors and hospital for failing to screen a premature infant for ROP, enhanced compensation including future medical expenses adjusted for inflation, and affirmed vicarious liability of the State.
The State of Tamil Nadu v. Mariya Anton Vijay
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the charge sheet under the Arms Act at the threshold and directed that the accused must face trial on merits.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board v. Indraprastha Gas Limited
The Supreme Court held that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has the power to fix transportation tariffs including network tariff and compression charges for city gas distribution networks but cannot fix or regulate the maximum retail price of natural gas sold by entities operating their own distribution networks.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-IV v. M/s. Sandan Vikas (I) Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that car air-conditioning kits excluding automotive gas compressors are classifiable under serial no. 8 and compressors under serial no. 1 of Notification No. 166/86-CE when sold separately, affirming the earlier decision and clarifying the interpretation of Explanation (2).
State of J&K v. Wasim Ahmed Malik
The Supreme Court upheld the admissibility of a confession recorded in Hindi under TADA, convicted the confessing accused, but confirmed acquittal of co-accused due to lack of corroboration.
Kamla Kant Dubey v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction and life sentences of two accused for the murder of a 90-year-old man, holding that the eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical and circumstantial evidence was reliable despite minor discrepancies.