Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
SURESH CHANDRA AND ANOTHER v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a dowry death case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt under circumstantial evidence principles.
N. Usha Rani v. Moodudula Srinivas
The Supreme Court held that a woman de facto separated from her first husband and knowingly married again is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC despite the absence of a legal divorce decree.
R. Rajebdran v. District Collector
The Supreme Court upheld the continuing liability of polluting tanneries to pay compensation and remediate environmental damage beyond 1998, directing enforcement of pollution control and compensation measures in Vellore District.
Ashok Saxena v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court modified the conviction of Ashok Saxena from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-I IPC applying the doctrine of transfer of malice and reduced his sentence accordingly.
M/S. JM LABORATORIES AND OTHERS v. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against JM Laboratories due to the trial court's failure to assign reasons while summoning the accused, emphasizing the necessity of judicial mind application in issuing process.
INOX AIR PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that sale of drugs between licensed manufacturers under Form 25 does not violate the Drugs and Cosmetics Act even if the buyer lacks a Form 20B license, and quashed the complaint and summoning order for lack of application of mind by the Magistrate.
Parimal Kumar & Ors. v. The State of Jharkhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eligibility criteria prescribed at recruitment commencement cannot be altered mid-process and only JTET-qualified candidates were eligible for Jharkhand teacher recruitment, setting aside the High Court's direction permitting CTET/STET candidates.
Mahabir & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction reversing acquittal under revisional jurisdiction, holding such conversion impermissible without retrial and emphasizing procedural safeguards and the non-retrospective nature of victim's appellate rights.
INDEPENDENT SUGAR CORPORATION LTD v. GIRISH SRIRAM JUNEJA & ORS
The Supreme Court held that prior approval of the Competition Commission of India is mandatory before the Committee of Creditors can approve a resolution plan containing a combination under Section 31(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Ajai Kumar Chauhan v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove premeditation and intent beyond reasonable doubt.
S. VISHNU GANGA & Ors. v. M/S ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's compensation award, holding that loss of income and future prospects must be assessed considering the deceased's active business role and that continuation of business by dependents does not negate pecuniary loss.
SHANKAR LAL SHARMA v. RAJESH KOOLWAL
The Supreme Court disposed of a Special Leave Petition by directing a monetary settlement to the petitioner and emphasized the crucial role of advocates in providing voluntary legal assistance to indigent litigants.
DR. TANVI BEHL v. SHREY GOEL
The Supreme Court held that domicile or residence-based reservation in PG Medical courses is constitutionally invalid, mandating merit-based admissions except for permissible institutional preferences.
Narcotic Control Bureau v. Lakhwinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that bail pending appeal under the NDPS Act can be granted before serving half the sentence if justified, upholding the High Court's order and emphasizing judicial discretion and fundamental rights.
Vinobhai v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to material contradictions in eyewitness testimonies and held that recovery of weapon alone is insufficient to sustain conviction beyond reasonable doubt.
H. ANJANAPPA & ORS. v. A. PRABHAKAR & ORS.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order condoning delay and granting leave to appeal to subsequent purchasers who were not parties to the suit and whose impleadment was rejected, holding that unexplained delay cannot be condoned and such persons are not entitled to appeal without being aggrieved parties.
Krishnadatt Awasthy v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of appointments without affording a hearing violated the principle of audi alteram partem and that mere familial relationship without participation does not establish bias, thus restoring the appellants' appointments.
Danesh Singh & Ors. v. Har Pyari Thr. LRs.
The Supreme Court held that a transfer of mortgaged property pendente lite is barred by Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act and that third parties can maintain separate suits challenging fraudulent auction sales despite the bar under Section 47 CPC.
Ivan Rathinam v. Milan Joseph
The Supreme Court held that the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act conclusively determines paternity unless rebutted by proof of non-access, quashed the Family Court's revival of maintenance proceedings, and barred re-litigation under res judicata.
Gambhir Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a six-murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove motive, last seen, and recoveries beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting investigative and procedural lapses.