Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Prabhavathi & Ors. v. The Managing Director
The Supreme Court held that contributory negligence must be proven by evidence and enhanced compensation to the dependents of a deceased motor accident victim, rejecting the High Court's apportionment of fault and income assessment.
Abdul Wahid & Anr v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, investigative deficiencies, and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Pradip N. Sharma v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the FIR against a retired IAS officer for alleged misuse of official position but granted him anticipatory bail, emphasizing the need for investigation and cooperation without custodial detention.
M. Jameela v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that 37.50 acres of bona fide coffee and cardamom plantations existing prior to 10 May 1971 are exempt from vesting under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971, allowing the appellants' appeal and confirming their ownership.
Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the amended Customs Act provisions empowering customs officers to arrest without warrant for specified cognizable offences, rejecting prior precedent and affirming procedural safeguards and judicial review.
Dileepbhai Nanubhai Sanghani v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a former Minister for lack of material proving demand or acceptance of bribe, holding that mere policy deviation does not constitute corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Gauri Mahto v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, holding that prosecution failed to prove essential ingredients of Section 364A IPC, especially threat or ransom demand, and that conviction cannot rest solely on confessional statements of absconding co-accused.
SACHIN JAISWAL v. M/s HOTEL ALKA RAJE & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that property contributed by a partner becomes partnership property under Section 14 of the Indian Partnership Act, dismissing the appellant's claim that ownership could not be transferred by a relinquishment deed.
Sanjay Kumar v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's summary dismissal of a criminal appeal, directing a fresh hearing on merits considering the evidence and trial records.
KANISHK SINHA & ANOTHER v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that the affidavit requirement for complaints under Section 156(3) CrPC as laid down in Priyanka Srivastava applies prospectively and dismissed the appellants' challenge to FIRs registered prior to that ruling.
Raju @ Nirpendra Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for kidnapping and gang rape of a minor, holding that consent is irrelevant in statutory rape and the prosecutrix's reliable testimony suffices for conviction.
Manoj Rameshlal Chhabriya v. Mahesh Prakash Ahuja
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must grant leave to appeal under Section 378(3) Cr.P.C. if a prima facie case or arguable points exist and remitted the acquittal appeal for merits hearing.
State of Chhattisgarh v. Ashok Bhoi
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case, holding that circumstantial evidence must form a complete chain to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and suspicion alone cannot sustain conviction.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Subhash S/O Laxmanrao Bramhe
The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Court's order setting aside MSRTC's 2015 pay scale revision, reaffirming that eligibility for pay fixation under the 1956 Settlement cannot be conditioned by absorption criteria under the 1985 Settlement.
M. S. Ananthamurthy & Anr. v. J. Manjula
The Supreme Court held that a General Power of Attorney not coupled with interest terminates on the death of the principal and does not confer title, validating subsequent registered sale deeds by legal heirs and dismissing the appellants' claim.
PAPPAMMAL THROUGH LR R. KRSNA MURTII v. JOTHI & ANR
The Supreme Court upheld the impleadment of a legal heir as defendant in a property suit, emphasizing that all necessary parties must be heard to adjudicate disputes among legal heirs.
Mansoor Ali Farida Irshad Ali & Others v. Tahsildari, Special Cell & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of eviction notices issued by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority for redevelopment of a censused slum area, dismissing appellants' challenge based on MHADA tenancy and procedural grounds.
GARDEN REACH SHIPBUILDERS AND ENGINEERS LIMITED v. GRSE LIMITED WORKMENS UNION
The Supreme Court held that a High Court bench must have roster-based jurisdiction to hear writ petitions, setting aside an unauthorized Division Bench order directing compassionate appointments and remanding the matter for fresh hearing.
ARVIND KUMAR BHATI v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its writ jurisdiction by issuing directions on policy and administrative matters related to hospital maintenance and ambulance traffic, setting aside those directions while allowing fresh petitions with relevant data.
Kanahiya Lal Arya v. Md. Ehshan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a landlord's bona fide need for eviction is a genuine requirement judged as on suit filing date, allowing eviction to establish an ultrasound machine despite tenants' prior compromise and sons' lack of expertise.