Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Binoy & Anr. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Sections 324, 452, and 323 IPC and affirmed the refusal to grant probation due to the serious nature of the offences and sufficient prosecution evidence.
P.V. Guru Raj Reddy v. P. Neeradha Reddy
The Supreme Court held that plaints disclosing cause of action and filed within limitation cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, and the Benami Transactions Act does not bar suits for declaration of title and possession.
State of M.P. v. Mehtaab
The Supreme Court held that reduction of sentence in a death by negligence case must be accompanied by just compensation to the victim's heirs, directing the accused and State to pay a total of Rs. 5 lakhs as compensation.
Union of India & Anr. v. Rajbir Singh
The Supreme Court held that disability pension claims must be granted if the disability is assessed above 20% and presumed to be service-related unless the employer disproves this with cogent reasons, overruling Medical Board opinions lacking such reasons.
National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Ashok Kumar Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that earnest money deposited with a tender is liable to be forfeited upon withdrawal of the tender by the bidder if such forfeiture is stipulated as a contractual condition, notwithstanding the bidder's right to withdraw under Section 5 of the Indian Contract Act.
Raveesh Chand Jain v. Raj Rani Jain
The Supreme Court upheld a possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC based on prior ownership findings and res judicata, but held damages require separate adjudication, dismissing the appeal with conditions on possession and damages.
Devendra Kumar v. M/s Gail (India) Ltd
The Supreme Court held that claims waived by contract terms are not arbitrable, but claims for additional works remain arbitrable despite final decisions by contract officials, and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.
Sai Kripa Mangal Karyalaya v. Nagpur Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging building permits granted by Nagpur Municipal Corporation, holding that the petition was a private dispute and that the permits were valid under delegated planning authority powers.
Medical Council of India v. Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
The Supreme Court held that 2009-10 MBBS admissions by Dr. M.G.R. Institute were unauthorized at the time but directed re-examination and upheld subsequent recognition, balancing student interests and public safety.
Sonu Gupta v. Deepak Gupta & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that at the summoning stage, only a prima facie case is required without detailed evidence evaluation, setting aside the High Court's order and restoring the Magistrate's summons against accused persons in a fraudulent FIR case.
KRISHNA HARE GAUR v. VINOD KUMAR TYAGI
The Supreme Court held that an appointment obtained by forged documents is void and not protected by res judicata, allowing cancellation of such appointment despite prior dismissal of challenges.
Bhim Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under dowry death and cruelty provisions, affirming that circumstantial evidence and statutory presumptions under Sections 304-B IPC and 113-B Evidence Act were sufficiently proved against the appellants.
Madhukar Sadbha Shivarkar BY LRS. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government’s power to appoint enquiry officers to investigate fraudulent land holdings under the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act despite limitation, dismissing challenges based on finality and fundamental rights.
Dasin Bai v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on a reliable dying declaration and failure of the accused to explain circumstances under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.
Kamlesh Aggarwal v. Narain Singh Dabbas & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that consumer forums must follow CrPC summary trial procedures for penal actions under Section 27 and allowed remand for proper trial while upholding the finality of appeal provisions under the Consumer Protection Act.
M/S BENNET COLEMAN & CO. LTD v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court held that Wage Board recommendations under the Working Journalists Act are not awards under the Industrial Disputes Act, and prosecution under Section 25U of the I.D. Act for their non-implementation is not maintainable; enforcement lies under the Working Journalists Act.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited v. Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the tariff orders of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, affirming principles of tariff determination under the Electricity Act, 2003 and limiting appellate interference to substantial questions of law.
Khursheed Ahmad Khan v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of a government servant for contracting a second marriage without permission, holding that such conduct rules do not violate Article 25's freedom of religion as polygamy is not an integral religious practice.
M/S ANVIL CABLES PVT LTD v. COMMNR.OF CENTRAL TAXES & SERVICE TAX
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's civil appeal conditionally upon payment of costs, set aside the impugned High Court judgment, and restored the tax appeal for hearing on merits.
Professor Ramesh Chandra v. University of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that while the University’s disciplinary proceedings against Professor Ramesh Chandra were largely valid, denial of legal representation and appointment of a potentially biased inquiry officer were improper, and certain charges did not constitute misconduct warranting termination.