Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Karan Singh & Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that absence of specific dowry demand precludes conviction under Section 304-B IPC but upheld conviction under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide due to continuous harassment.
Ashok Rai v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ashok Rai for murder, holding that credible eyewitness testimony by a pardanashin lady can sustain conviction without corroboration and that appellate courts may overturn acquittals only on compelling grounds.
Licil Antony v. State of Kerala & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld a COFEPOSA detention order, ruling that explained delay in passing and serving the order does not vitiate it, and bail conditions from another jurisdiction need not be considered by the detaining authority.
Dharam Deo Yadav v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on circumstantial and DNA evidence but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment due to lack of evidence on the manner of commission, emphasizing the admissibility of confession under custodial surveillance and the reliability of forensic evidence.
Madhukar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that earlier government service interrupted by resignation can be counted for pension under Rule 48(3) and Government Resolution 11.3.1992, setting aside the High Court's dismissal and directing pension refixation.
Senthilkumar v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of one appellant based on a voluntary and corroborated confessional statement under TADA, while acquitting the other due to insufficient evidence.
Mahinder Dutt Sharma v. Union of India & others
The Supreme Court clarified the criteria for granting compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of the Pension Rules, distinguishing it from dismissal legitimacy, and remanded the appellant's claim for fresh consideration.
Annapurna v. Mallikarjun & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that failure to deposit the requisite amount within 60 days under Article 127 of the Limitation Act bars an application to set aside a court sale under Order XXI Rule 89 CPC, and remand by the High Court was erroneous.
State of Rajasthan v. Manoj Kumar; State of Rajasthan v. Raju @ Raj Kumar & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the reduction of conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder based on exceeding right of private defence and rejected the applicability of common intention under Section 34 IPC for accomplices.
Union of India v. Nallam Shiva
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of an Air Force personnel for overstaying leave without intimation, rejecting the Tribunal's order of reinstatement and modifying dismissal to discharge simplicitor on humanitarian grounds.
Bhagwati Devi v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant mother-in-law of dowry harassment charges under Section 498-A IPC due to lack of credible evidence proving cruelty or dowry demand leading to the daughter-in-law's suicide.
Nathu Ram Ramesh Kumar v. Commr. of Delhi Value Added Tax
The Supreme Court upheld assessments and penalties based on estimated sales from surprise visits, affirming that proper notice and opportunity were given and that the appellant failed to maintain correct books of accounts.
NAGAR PALIKA PARISHAD, MIHONA v. RAMNATH
The Supreme Court held that a suit for declaration of title and permanent injunction against a municipal council is not maintainable without prior statutory notice under Section 319 of the M.P. Municipalities Act, 1961.
Muralidhar @ Gidda & Anr. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's acquittal, holding that the High Court erred in convicting appellants solely on a dubious dying declaration without sufficient corroboration.
Jacky v. Tiny @ Antony
The Supreme Court held that the High Court cannot quash a plaint under Articles 226 and 227 in a landlord-tenant civil dispute absent jurisdictional error, restoring the suit proceedings.
Sudesh Dogra v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the State's Commission of Inquiry and ex-gratia compensation scheme for victims of violence in Jammu & Kashmir, directing timely inquiry completion and proper investigation, while dismissing delayed claims for enhanced relief.
M/s. Indus Airways Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. M/s. Magnum Aviation Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that dishonour of post-dated cheques issued as advance payment for cancelled purchase orders does not constitute an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to absence of legally enforceable debt.
Gopakumar B. Nair v. C.B.I. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings against a public servant accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that settlement between parties does not automatically warrant quashing of serious non-compoundable offences.
Haryana State Coop. Supply and Marketing Federation Ltd. v. M/s. Jayam Textiles & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the case to the trial court to permit the appellant-Federation to produce authorization documents and proceed with the complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Purnya Kala Devi v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that the State Government is liable to pay compensation for an accident caused by a vehicle under its requisition, overruling the High Court's decision absolving the State.