Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Saraswathy v. Babu
The Supreme Court held that continuing acts of domestic violence post-enactment of the PWD Act, including refusal to allow residence, justify protection, maintenance, and compensation orders, allowing the wife's appeal and directing compliance by the husband.
Devendra Kishanlal Dagalia v. Dwarkesh Diamonds Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate cannot recall summons issued under Section 204 Cr.P.C. by invoking Section 201 Cr.P.C., and that jurisdiction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act lies where any constituent act of the offence occurred, allowing the complaint to be tried at Mumbai.
C.B.I. v. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal
The Supreme Court upheld that sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act must be granted after conscious application of mind to all relevant material, and while validity of sanction is generally examined at trial, serious failure of justice may warrant earlier scrutiny.
C.B.I. v. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order setting aside the Special Judge's grant of pardon to an accused under Section 306 Cr.P.C., emphasizing judicial discretion and consideration of culpability before making an accused an approver.
Union of India & Anr. v. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a 14-year suspension of a government servant, emphasizing that suspension orders must be based on due application of mind and cannot be continued in defiance of final judicial orders.
Ashok Kumar Aggarwal v. Neeraj Kumar & Anr.
The Supreme Court remanded a contempt petition alleging suppression of material facts by investigating officers, emphasizing the need for proper procedure, limitation compliance, and reasoned findings in contempt proceedings.
Pathan Mohammed Suleman Rehmatkhan v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's bona fide policy decision to allot land for the GIFT City project, holding that CAG reports are advisory and do not invalidate policy decisions absent mala fide or statutory violations.
State of Jharkhand and Another v. Harihar Yadav and Others
The Supreme Court held that both Bihar and Jharkhand States bear constitutional liability to pay arrears of salary and absorb employees of BHALCO/JHALCO, emphasizing the State's duty as a model employer under Article 21 to protect employees' right to livelihood.
Satnam Overseas v. Sant Ram & Co.
The Supreme Court upheld the respondent's bona fide use of the trademark "KOHINOOR" across Uttar Pradesh, dismissing the appellant's challenge to restrict its use despite the appellant's later registration.
Ashok Kumar Aggarwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that further examination of witnesses after filing an affidavit stating investigation completion, pursuant to superior officers' directions, does not constitute deliberate perjury warranting prosecution under Section 340 Cr.P.C.
Ashok Kumar Aggarwal v. CBI
The Supreme Court disposed of a criminal appeal by referring to its earlier judgment in a related appeal involving the same parties, emphasizing judicial economy.
Ashok Kumar Aggarwal v. CBI and Ors.
The Supreme Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 1840 of 2013 by referring to the judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 1837 of 2013 involving the same parties, without separate hearing.
State Bank of India v. Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a plaintiff must include all claims arising from the same cause of action in one suit and dismissed the second suit filed by the respondent as barred under Order 2 Rule 2 CPC.
Gurcharan Singh v. Surjit Singh
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition upholding the ex-parte decree passed due to defendants' non-appearance, finding no substantial question of law for interference.
Duddilla Srinivasa Sharma and Ors. v. V. Chrysolite
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of recruitment where candidates were excluded by raising qualification criteria beyond prescribed rules, emphasizing that shortlisting must be rational and conform to eligibility norms.
E.S.I.C. Medical Officer’s Association v. E.S.I.C.
The Supreme Court held that medical doctors employed by ESIC are professionals and not "workmen" under the Industrial Disputes Act, dismissing their claim for deputation allowance.
Subhasish Mondal @ Bijoy v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for double murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and established motive.
Haryana Wakf Board v. Mahesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that disputes regarding whether property is Wakf property fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Wakf Tribunal, barring Civil Courts from entertaining such suits filed after the Wakf Act's commencement.
Manti Devi v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of compulsory retirement and denied compassionate appointment to the deceased employee's son since the employee died after retirement.
B. Chandrika v. Santhosh
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate may take cognizance of a protest complaint after a police refer report, but must exercise discretion and not prosecute an accused without factual involvement, quashing summons against the divorced second accused.