Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Dilip Kumar Mondal & Anr. v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, recognizing the incident as a sudden fight without premeditation.
National Bank Limited v. Ghanshyam Das Agarwal & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the Opening Bank to pay under a Letter of Credit despite alleged discrepancies, emphasizing strict fiduciary duties and binding admissions in related proceedings.
State of Kerala v. Arun George
The Supreme Court held that the State of Kerala is obligated to pay salaries to teachers appointed in newly sanctioned aided courses under the Direct Payment Agreement despite conditions of no additional financial commitment.
Jasmer Singh v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that termination without compliance with mandatory retrenchment provisions is illegal, entitling the workman to reinstatement with full back wages, and set aside the High Court's order reversing the Labour Court's Award.
Neeta Kadolkar & Ors. v. Divisional Manager, MSRTC, Kolhapur
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by properly assessing the deceased's income including skilled wages, agricultural income, and future prospects, and awarded interest at 9% p.a.
KANHSINGH & ANR v. TUKARAM & ORS
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by including full income with future prospects, adequate funeral and love and affection damages, and awarded interest at 9% per annum from claim filing.
Shasidhar & Others v. Ashwini Uma Mathad & Anr
The Supreme Court held that the first appellate court must independently and fully consider evidence and legal issues in a partition suit, setting aside a cryptic High Court judgment and remanding the appeal for fresh disposal.
Jt. Collector Ranga Reddy Dist. & Anr. v. D. Narsing Rao & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that suo motu revisional powers to correct alleged fraudulent land records must be exercised within a reasonable time and dismissed the Government's appeal challenging the quashing of revision notices issued after nearly 50 years.
Videocon International Ltd. v. Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Supreme Court held that the amendment changing the appellate forum under Section 15Z of the SEBI Act from the High Court to the Supreme Court does not apply retrospectively to appeals filed before the amendment, preserving the vested right of appeal before the High Court.
Ernakulam v. Hindustan Urban Infrastructure Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an Official Liquidator is a dealer liable to pay sales tax on sale of company assets during winding up under the Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963, and the auction purchaser is not liable for purchase tax.
Vinayak Narayan Deosthali v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a bank official for criminal breach of trust and conspiracy in the 1991 securities scam, rejecting his claim of clerical error and affirming the prosecution's proof of deliberate wrongdoing.
Sudhir N. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that admission to postgraduate medical courses, including in-service quota seats, must be based solely on merit determined by the Medical Council of India Regulations, invalidating the Kerala law that allowed selection solely on seniority.
SITIKANATHA MISHRA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that retrospective regularization of a contractual appointment confers lien rights, and directed reconsideration of the appellant's claim to lien after his contractual directorship.
Kailash Nath Associates v. Delhi Development Authority
The Supreme Court held that forfeiture of earnest money by a public authority without breach or loss is arbitrary and unlawful, restoring the refund of earnest money with interest to the appellant.
Ahmed Shah v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, recognizing the incident as a sudden fight without premeditation and reduced sentences accordingly.
Sher Singh @ Partapa v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt the cruelty connected with dowry demands causing death under Section 304B IPC, and acquitted the appellant due to insufficient evidence.
Sunil Bharti Mittal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that individual directors cannot be summoned as accused solely on the basis of their position as controlling minds of companies without specific incriminating material, quashing their summons in the 2G spectrum case.
Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited v. B.P.L. Limited
The Supreme Court held that an arbitral award on consent does not extinguish a registered charge, affirming the creditor's secured status and upholding the company court's sanction of the scheme under Section 391 of the Companies Act.
Chairman & Managing Director Central Bank of India v. Central Bank of India SC/ST Employees Welfare Association
The Supreme Court held that reservation in promotions for SC/ST employees in public sector banks applies up to Scale-VI posts, with only concession (not reservation) beyond that, clarifying the interpretation of government memoranda and constitutional provisions.
Darga Ram @ Gunga v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and murder but set aside the sentence after determining he was a juvenile at the time of the offence, entitling him to juvenile protections under the Juvenile Justice Act.