Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Chaman Lal Saraf v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court dismissed the applicant's petition seeking clarification of its earlier order refusing reinstatement, holding that the order was binding, comprehensive, and that attempts to circumvent it amounted to abuse of process.
Noushad @ Noushad Pasha and Others v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside convictions for murder due to unreliable and contradictory eyewitness evidence, emphasizing that conviction cannot rest on inherently inconsistent testimony.
FORBES FORBES CAMPBELL & CO. LTD v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PORT OF BOMBAY
The Supreme Court held that Steamer Agents are liable to pay demurrage and port charges to Port Trust Authorities until the bill of lading is endorsed or delivery orders issued, affirming statutory liability under the Major Port Trust Act, 1963.
Vinayak Narayan Deosthali v. C.B.I.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a bank official for criminal conspiracy and corruption in diverting public funds to a broker's private account, affirming misuse of official position and forgery despite claims of routine banking practice.
STATE OF M.P. v. PARVEZ KHAN
The Supreme Court upheld the refusal of compassionate police appointment to a candidate acquitted or discharged in criminal cases, holding that acquittal does not guarantee suitability for police service if the acquittal is not honourable.
Union of India v. T. Nathamuni
The Supreme Court held that investigation by a Sub-Inspector under the Prevention of Corruption Act with Magistrate's permission is valid and does not vitiate trial absent prejudice, setting aside the High Court's quashing order.
HDFC Bank Ltd. v. Kumari Reshma
The Supreme Court held that a financier who is a registered owner but not in possession or control of a vehicle under a hypothecation agreement is not liable as 'owner' for compensation in a motor accident claim under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
K. Ravi Kumar v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation or cruelty.
S. Bhaskar Reddy v. Superintendent of Police
The Supreme Court held that the borrowing authority was competent to dismiss police personnel on deputation but set aside dismissal orders due to their honourable acquittal in criminal trial, directing compulsory retirement instead.
Suresh & Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for kidnapping and murder and emphasized the mandatory duty of courts to award victim compensation under Section 357A CrPC, directing interim compensation to the victims' family.
Walchandnagar Industries Limited v. Municipal Corporation City of Pune
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must decide the constitutional validity of a municipal administrative order fixing property tax rates before the appellate authority can effectively adjudicate the tax appeal.
Government of Andhra Pradesh v. K. Varalakshmi
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of pre-1977 transfers of assigned land under Section 3(5) of the Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands Act, dismissing the government's appeal and confirming plaintiffs' title and possession.
M/S MAGNUM PROMOTERS P. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings under the repealed Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if physical possession is not taken and compensation not paid within five years, quashing the acquisition of appellant's land.
CIMCO BIRLA LTD. v. ROWENA LEWIS
The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Court's order enforcing a final Labour Court award for reinstatement and back wages, dismissing the employer's prolonged challenge and awarding costs to the workman.
Ram Kishan & Ors. v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings where an award was made over five years before the 2013 Act but possession and compensation remain pending are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, quashing such proceedings.
M.P. Singh Bargoti v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a senior police inspector denied promotion while juniors were promoted is entitled to notional promotion and pensionary benefits, setting aside lower courts' dismissals.
State of Assam v. Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma
The Supreme Court held that failure to issue notice under Section 10(5) before taking possession under the Urban Land Ceiling Act does not invalidate vesting if possession was taken and not challenged timely, allowing the State's appeal and denying restoration of possession to respondents.
Vasanta Sampat Dupare v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of a man who kidnapped, raped, and brutally murdered a minor girl, affirming the application of the last seen theory, admissibility of recovery under Section 27 Evidence Act, and the rarest of rare doctrine for capital punishment.
Gram Panchayat, Village Bahmanian v. Jagir Singh
The Supreme Court held that where disputed land is a narrow private pathway and compensation at twice market value is paid, eviction is unwarranted, directing acceptance of compensation and correction of records while adjusting litigation costs accordingly.
Archana Girish Sabnis v. Bar Council of India
The Supreme Court upheld the Bar Council of India's authority to recognize educational qualifications for advocate enrollment, dismissing the appellant's claim that her LCEH qualification is equivalent to a graduation degree.