Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
K.R. Sundram v. The Land Acquisition Officer & SPC. Tahis
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act by correcting a clerical error in sale data and considering the true market value and location factors.
Goa Foundation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the application of a mining lease holder seeking to restrain auction of mined mineral ore, holding that all such ore vested in the State Government post lease expiry and must be sold by e-auction with lease holders entitled only to approximate extraction costs.
State of Karnataka v. Suvarnamma & Anr.
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's acquittal in a dowry death case, holding that despite minor discrepancies and investigation lapses, the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the accused's false plea was an incriminating circumstance.
Dr. Thakar Singh v. Sh. Mula Singh
The Supreme Court held that tenancies created by mortgagees during the mortgage do not bind the mortgagor after redemption, and any clause permitting such tenancy post-redemption is an invalid clog on the equity of redemption.
A K Devaiah v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for dowry death and cruelty under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act, affirming mandatory presumption of guilt upon proof of harassment related to dowry demands.
Rajni Rani & Anr. v. Khairati Lal & Ors.
An order dismissing a counter-claim on merits is a decree and must be challenged by appeal, not by revision under Article 227 of the Constitution.
Raunaq Education Foundation v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful resumption of forest land allotted to an educational trust for non-compliance with allotment conditions and misuse, emphasizing mandatory prior approval under the Forest Conservation Act and constitutional mandates of fairness and public interest.
R.N. Agarwal v. R.C. Bansal
The Supreme Court held that a Special Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act has jurisdiction to summon additional accused at the committal stage under Section 193 CrPC based on investigation material, overruling earlier contrary precedents.
Raunaq Education Foundation v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful resumption of public forest land allotted to a private educational trust due to non-compliance with allotment conditions and invalid diversion without central approval.
Vinod Kumar v. Gangadhar
The Supreme Court set aside a cryptic High Court dismissal of a first appeal for specific performance, holding that the appellate court must independently reappreciate evidence and decide all issues with reasons, and remanded the case for fresh disposal.
State of Rajasthan v. Mohammad Muslim Tagala
The Supreme Court held that the power to commute sentences under Section 433 CrPC is an exclusive executive discretion and courts cannot direct commutation, setting aside the High Court's order directing such commutation in a grave offence case.
Guttikonda Venkataramaiah v. Godavarthy Venkateswarlu & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the auction purchaser's appeal, setting aside the High Court's order for resale, holding that confirmed auction sales cannot be set aside due to belated and negligent objections by the judgment debtor.
Satye Singh & Another v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to prove the murder beyond reasonable doubt on incomplete circumstantial evidence.
Satye Singh & Another v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to prove the murder beyond reasonable doubt on incomplete circumstantial evidence and clarified that suspicion and Section 106 Evidence Act do not shift the burden of proof in criminal cases.
Basappa Bahvikatti v. T Ramesh S/O Tangavelu & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by applying the correct principles for assessing loss of future earning capacity based on functional disability and awarded interest at 9% per annum.
Rasheeda Khatoon v. Ashiq Ali
The Supreme Court held that under Muhammadan Law, a valid gift requires declaration, acceptance, and delivery of possession, and since the plaintiff failed to prove possession, the gift was invalid and the suit for possession was dismissed.
A. Tajudeen v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that retracted statements made under alleged coercion without independent corroboration cannot sustain penal action under Section 9(1)(b) of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973, and set aside the confiscation and penalty imposed on the appellant.
CC (COAL CARRIERS) (JV) v. CHAIRMAN-CUM-MANAGING DIRECTOR MAHANADI COALFIELDS LTD.
The Supreme Court held that disputes arising from commercial contracts must first be resolved through contractual dispute resolution mechanisms before invoking writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
M/s. Bhagwati Vanaspati Traders v. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Meerut
The Supreme Court held that an NSC issued in the name of a sole proprietorship can be regularized by substituting the individual proprietor's name, directing payment of maturity amount with interest and compensation.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Ramanand Pandey
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of a promotion order is valid when the promoted employee refuses to join the post and returns the promotion order, even if no disciplinary proceedings were pending at the time of promotion.