Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Lilian Coelho & Ors. v. Myra Philomena Coalho
The Supreme Court held that valid execution of a Will presumes but does not conclusively establish genuineness, requiring courts to consider suspicious circumstances before granting Letters of Administration, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Revenue Divisional Officer, Chevella Division v. Mohd. Syeed Ather & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment allowing writ petitions challenging land resumption orders, holding that lands assigned under a policy prohibiting alienation cannot be treated as patta lands validated under tenancy laws, and remanded for fresh consideration.
M/s Maxim India Integrated Circuit Design (P) Ltd. v. Andappa (D) By LRs & Ors
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order condoning delay and allowing a writ appeal based on non-disclosure of material facts and upheld the finality of tenancy petition orders under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act.
Bernard Francis Joseph Vaz and Others v. Government of Karnataka and Others
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquisition must be based on the market value as on the date of preliminary notification, and only courts can shift this date in exceptional cases, setting aside an award that unilaterally postponed the date by the acquisition officer.
Sanjay Dutt & Ors v. The State of Haryana & Anr
The Supreme Court held that company directors cannot be held vicariously liable under the Punjab Land Preservation Act without specific statutory provision and personal involvement, quashing the complaint against the appellants.
Dalip Ram v. The State of Punjab & Ors
The Supreme Court held that leasehold rights do not amount to quasi-permanent allotment or transfer under the Punjab Village Common Lands Act, dismissing petitions challenging eviction from Shamlat deh lands vested in Gram Panchayats.
Naresh Aneja v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant under Sections 354 and 506 IPC, holding no prima facie offence was made out and the High Court erred in refusing quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
B. N. JOHN v. STATE OF U.P. & ANR.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 353 and 186 IPC for lack of valid cognizance and procedural compliance, emphasizing the necessity of a written complaint by a public servant before a Judicial Magistrate under Section 195 CrPC.
Jayshree Kanabar v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for accused under MCOCA for improperly appreciating evidence at bail stage and remanded for fresh consideration strictly under Section 21(4) of MCOCA.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Gagan Narang
The Supreme Court held that a local authority like the Municipal Corporation of Delhi can file an application under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for tariff adoption of a Waste to Energy project, affirming the regulatory jurisdiction of the State Commission and setting aside the Appellate Tribunal's restrictive interpretation.
Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit
The Supreme Court held that under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, a gift deed made subject to a maintenance condition can be set aside if the transferee fails to provide basic amenities, and such provisions must be interpreted liberally to protect senior citizens.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4 & Anr. v. M/S. Jupiter Capital Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that reduction of share capital resulting in extinguishment of shareholder rights amounts to transfer under Section 2(47) of the Income Tax Act, allowing capital loss claims on such reduction.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Rajani Sahoo & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal and High Court's award of compensation relying on police reports and applying the preponderance of probabilities standard to determine negligence in a motor accident claim.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sonigra Juhi Uttamchand
The Supreme Court upheld the enhanced compensation awarded for deaths in a motor accident, affirming mandatory deductions and income assessment principles while dismissing appeals for reduction or further enhancement.
Daljit Singh v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that proclaimed offender status under Section 82 Cr.P.C. ceases upon acquittal in the main offence, and Section 174A IPC is a stand-alone offence that can continue independently but may be closed if the accused is acquitted.
Gopal Krishan v. Daulat Ram
The Supreme Court held that under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act, a Will is valid if attesting witnesses see the testator sign or affix his mark, without requiring proof that the act was done at the testator's direction.
The State, Central Bureau of Investigation v. A. Satish Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that CBI retains jurisdiction to investigate and try offences under the PC Act involving Central Government employees post-State bifurcation without fresh consent, setting aside the High Court's quashing of FIRs and proceedings.
Leela & Ors. v. Muruganantham & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a Will due to suspicious circumstances despite formal execution, affirming the plaintiffs' entitlement to partitioned shares in self-acquired property.
Ajay Singh v. Khacheru
The Supreme Court held that the High Court cannot reappreciate concurrent findings of fact under Article 226 without perversity, restoring the classification of disputed land as Johad and upholding the cancellation of fictitious patta entries.
M/S NARESH POTTERIES v. M/S AARTI INDUSTRIES
The Supreme Court held that a complaint under Section 138 NI Act filed by a duly authorized power of attorney holder with personal knowledge satisfies Section 142 requirements and quashing such complaint at threshold is unjustified.