Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Siddharth Dalmia & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest writ petition seeking regulation of medicine pricing in private hospitals, directing State Governments to consider appropriate policy measures while recognizing the right to health under Article 21.
Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal v. Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the interim moratorium under Section 96 of the IBC does not stay execution of regulatory penalties under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, as such penalties are excluded debts and not covered by the moratorium.
K. S. Mehta v. M/S Morgan Securities and Credits Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that non-executive directors without specific allegations of involvement cannot be held liable under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and quashed criminal proceedings against them.
Mukesh Prasad Singh v. The Then Rajendra Agricultural University
The Supreme Court held that non-exercise of option to join the Contributory Provident Fund scheme entitles a university employee to pension and related retiral benefits under the General Provident Fund-cum-pension-cum-gratuity scheme.
Suresh v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to serious doubts about the reliability of the dying declaration and lack of corroborative evidence.
Sharmila Velamur v. V. Sanjay
The Supreme Court held that comprehensive expert assessments are crucial to determine the decision-making capacity of a disabled adult in custody disputes, overruling a High Court order based solely on oral interaction and upholding the necessity of guardianship in the individual's best interests.
Shabeen Ahmad v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court cancelled bail of the father-in-law and mother-in-law accused in a dowry death case due to strong prima facie evidence, while upholding bail of sisters-in-law with less direct involvement, emphasizing stringent judicial scrutiny in bail matters involving dowry deaths.
Rajnish Singh @ Soni v. State of U.P. and Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for rape based on a prolonged consensual relationship, holding that mere breach of promise to marry does not vitiate consent under Section 376 IPC.
C. Kamalakkannan v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, holding that conviction cannot rest solely on handwriting expert opinion without production and proof of the original disputed document.
V. Ravikumar v. S. Kumar
The Supreme Court held that limitation for challenging sale deeds executed under a power of attorney begins from the date of execution or knowledge of the transactions, not from the date of cancellation of the power of attorney, and accordingly dismissed the suit as barred by limitation.
Devinder Kumar Bansal v. The State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of anticipatory bail to a public servant accused of demanding illegal gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing stringent judicial approach against corruption and that anticipatory bail is a discretionary remedy granted only in exceptional cases.
Alok Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that exclusion of visually impaired candidates from judicial service recruitment violates constitutional equality and the RPwD Act, mandating reasonable accommodation and inclusive recruitment practices.
The State of Goa & Anr v. Namita Tripathi
The Supreme Court held that washing and cleaning activities in a laundry constitute a manufacturing process under the Factories Act, 1948, restoring the complaint against the respondent for non-compliance with factory licensing requirements.
K. Ramasamy v. R. Nallammal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that unexplained and inordinate delay in setting aside an ex-parte decree cannot be condoned, restoring the decree of specific performance in favor of the plaintiff.
Sudershan Singh Wazir v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that ex-parte stay of a discharge order is impermissible and directed the discharged accused to furnish bail pending revision, emphasizing the sanctity of liberty granted by discharge under Section 227 CrPC.
Aditi Kumar Sharma v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the termination of two probationary women Judicial Officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, affirming the validity of performance-based termination subject to natural justice and rejecting claims of arbitrariness and discrimination.
THE CHIEF MANAGER, CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA v. M/s AD BUREAU ADVERTISING PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a borrower availing a project loan for commercial purposes is not a 'consumer' under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and set aside the consumer forum's order awarding compensation for alleged deficiency in banking services.
Narcotics Control Bureau v. Man Singh Verma
The Supreme Court held that the High Court lacks jurisdiction under Section 439 CrPC to award compensation during bail proceedings and set aside the compensation order for wrongful confinement.
Sachin Yallappa Usulkar v. Vijayata
The Supreme Court absolved the minor appellant from liability in a fatal motor accident, upheld compensation awarded to claimants, and held the insurance company liable without recovery rights against the owner.
Shetty v. M/S. Sahaj Ankur Realtors
The Supreme Court held that the complaint under the Consumer Protection Act was not barred by limitation due to a continuing cause of action involving escrow arrangements and restored the complaint for adjudication on merits.