Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Orissa Manganese & Minerals Ltd. v. Synergy Ispat Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that no interim injunction to sell iron ore to the respondent is warranted when the appellant is captively consuming the ore during arbitration, recording an undertaking accordingly.
SARDAR TAJENDER SINGH GHAMBHIR AND ANOTHER v. SARDAR GURPREET SINGH & OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that deficiency in court fee arising from amendment of plaint can be made good at the appellate stage and upheld the appellate court's order permitting such payment, setting aside the High Court's contrary ruling.
Kumari Kiran v. Sajjan Singh
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for minors and their father injured in a motor accident, set aside contributory negligence against the father, and clarified principles for awarding damages and interest in motor accident claims.
Sukhjit Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction for abduction due to the trial court's failure to comply with Section 313 CrPC, emphasizing the necessity of fair questioning to afford the accused a proper opportunity to explain incriminating circumstances.
C.P. John v. Babu M. Palissery
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of an election petition for non-compliance with mandatory pleading and affidavit requirements under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural mandates in election disputes.
Kumari Kiran v. Sajjan Singh
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for minor accident victims and their father by rejecting contributory negligence on minors, emphasizing separate awards for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages, and directing 9% interest on the awarded amount.
Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority v. Prateek Jain & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the guidelines for imposing costs in compounding cheque bounce offences apply to Lok Adalat settlements but courts may reduce or waive costs in appropriate cases, balancing deterrence against delay with promotion of amicable dispute resolution.
State of West Bengal v. Associated Contractors
The Supreme Court clarified that under the Arbitration Act, 1996, only the Principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction or the High Court exercising original civil jurisdiction where the first Part I application is made has exclusive jurisdiction under Section 42 to entertain subsequent applications including those under Section 34 to set aside arbitral awards.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Deepak & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that offences under Section 307 IPC are serious non-compoundable crimes against society and quashing criminal proceedings based on compromise is generally impermissible, setting aside the High Court's order and directing trial to proceed.
Union of India & Anr v. Jai Kishun Singh through L.Rs. & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of Freedom Fighter pension granted to a claimant who was a child during the freedom struggle, emphasizing documentary evidence and preponderance of probabilities over non-scientific age assessments.
Sangili @ Sanganathan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to incomplete and doubtful circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Sree Balaji Nagar Residential Association v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if five years have passed since the award without physical possession or compensation payment, notwithstanding court stays, under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation v. Purshottam V. Murjani
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the Municipal Corporation, Contractor, and Insurance Company for deaths caused by negligent boating operations, affirming compensation to victims under consumer protection and tort law principles.
Gaurav Kumar Bansal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that while the State has a duty to protect its citizens held hostage abroad, it will not interfere with the Government's ongoing diplomatic and executive efforts to secure their release in complex international piracy cases.
Union of India v. Raj Kumar Baghal Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's compensation award for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, affirming the use of proximate bona fide sale transactions and fact-specific deductions in valuation.
State of Rajasthan v. Chandgi Ram & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the trial Court's conviction for murder, holding that credible eye witness and forensic evidence outweigh minor discrepancies and delay in FIR, and the High Court erred in acquitting the accused without cogent reasons.
Leela Rajagopal & Ors. v. Kamala Menon Cocharan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Will dated 11.1.1982, affirming the High Court's reversal of the trial court's rejection, emphasizing cumulative scrutiny of suspicious circumstances and limited scope of appellate interference under Article 136.
Telikicherla Sesibhushan v. Kalli Raja Rao
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, holding that failure to prove readiness and willingness to perform contractual obligations disentitles specific performance under Section 16(c) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Gold Quest International Private Limited v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that the High Court can quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on the basis of compromise in non-serious offences with predominant civil character, restoring the quashing of FIR against Gold Quest International.
NTPC Kahalagaon v. Nakul Das
The Supreme Court held that recruitment confined to Land Oustees need not be advertised in newspapers if notified through Employment Exchanges and local authorities, and set aside the High Court's direction for fresh selection, while allowing re-examination of medical fitness for certain candidates.