Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Gorkha Security Services v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that blacklisting requires a show cause notice specifically proposing blacklisting to satisfy natural justice, and quashed the blacklisting order for failure to do so.
Babu Lal v. M/S Vijay Solvex Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order vacating a temporary injunction in a partition suit involving companies and family settlement, holding that maintainability and merits cannot be decided at interlocutory stage and remanded the matter for fresh hearing.
Precious Jewels & Anr. v. Varun Gems
The Supreme Court held that defendants cannot be restrained from using their own names in business under Section 35 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and set aside the interim injunction against them.
U.C. Raman v. P.T.A. Rahim
The Supreme Court held that holding the office of Chairperson of the Kerala State Haj Committee, receiving only compensatory allowances, does not constitute an office of profit disqualifying a candidate under Article 191(1)(a) of the Constitution.
Ramesh v. State Through Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape and murder of a child based on circumstantial evidence, confessional statement, and last seen theory, dismissing procedural irregularity claims.
D.D. Tewari v. Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that pension and gratuity are valuable rights attracting interest on delayed payment and directed payment of 9% interest on withheld retiral benefits.
Dashrath Rupsingh Rathod v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that territorial jurisdiction for offences under Section 138 NI Act lies exclusively where the cheque is dishonoured by the drawee bank, overruling broader venue options and curbing forum shopping.
Durga Burman (Roy) v. State of Sikkim
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction for murder and theft due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and unreliable recovery, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of evidence and independent proof when co-accused are acquitted.
Sanjay Gupta v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside a flawed inquiry report on the Meerut fire tragedy for violation of natural justice, appointed a new Commission, and directed interim compensation to victims under Article 32 constitutional remedy for breach of fundamental rights.
Bairam Muralidhar v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld refusal to permit withdrawal of prosecution under Section 321 CrPC in a corruption case, emphasizing the Public Prosecutor's duty to independently apply mind and the gravity of corruption offences in the interest of justice.
Secr., Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Grade-I DASS Officers’ Association
The Supreme Court held that financial upgradation under ACPS must conform to the existing promotional hierarchy and cannot exceed the next promotional grade's pay scale, upholding departmental clarifications and dismissing claims for higher pay scales.
Narinder Singh v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, ruling that the presumption of illegal gratification applies once money is offered and that investigation irregularities did not vitiate the trial.
Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee v. Bannama
The Supreme Court held that a sale deed executed by a person without title is void and the doctrine of feeding the grant by estoppel does not validate such transfer if the transferor never acquired interest during lifetime.
Rajeev Dhawan v. Gulshan Kumar Mahajan & Ors.
The Supreme Court closed long-pending contempt proceedings against VHP leaders and media persons for scandalizing the Court due to procedural delays, advanced age, and unconditional apologies.
Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Arun Shourie
The Supreme Court held that a Commission of Inquiry headed by a sitting Supreme Court Judge is not a court for contempt purposes, and truth can be a valid defence in contempt proceedings, dismissing the contempt petitions against the editorial criticising the Commission.
RAMDAS S/O KHELUNAIK v. KRISHNANAND S/O VISHNU NAIK
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's acquittal in a cheque bounce case, holding that the complainant failed to prove a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Deva Ram v. The State of Rajasthan & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and permitted compounding of the offence under Section 420 IPC based on the parties' compromise, acquitting the appellant.
Somnath Chakraborty and Anr. v. Appollo Gleneagles Hospitals Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld appellants' ownership rights over disputed land and directed Appollo Hospitals to pay compensation, utilization charges, interest, and costs, affirming protection of property rights under Article 300A despite statutory acquisition claims.
Saurabh Kumar v. Jailor, Koneila Jail & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition holding that the petitioner was lawfully detained in judicial custody pursuant to valid remand orders and must seek bail through appropriate criminal proceedings.
Atul Tripathi v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that before granting post-conviction bail in serious offences, the appellate court must give the public prosecutor an opportunity to show cause in writing against bail, and non-compliance with this mandatory procedure invalidates the bail order.