Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
District Magistrate/Collector, Sonbhadra v. Heera Lal & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remanded the land possession dispute for fresh factual determination, emphasizing independent judicial inquiry over contradictory administrative stands.
A. Shankar v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court directed continuation and consolidation of cybercrime investigations without interfering in merits, while reminding the petitioner to comply with prior court orders.
THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH v. BALVEER SINGH
The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction of a husband for murdering his wife, holding that the competent and reliable testimony of a child witness and corroborative circumstantial evidence suffice to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite delay in recording the statement.
MD. BANI ALAM MAZID @ DHAN v. STATE OF ASSAM
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to incomplete and inconsistent circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstances and the inadmissibility of extrajudicial confessions made in police presence.
Surinder Dogra v. State through Director CBI
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Traffic Superintendent for forgery and cheating by tampering with airline tickets, relying on expert handwriting evidence and concurrent findings of lower courts.
Rahul Verma v. Rampat Lal Verma
The Supreme Court held that arbitration agreements in partnership deeds bind and can be invoked by legal heirs of deceased partners, dismissing the petition challenging the High Court's referral to arbitration.
State of Odisha v. Sudhansu Sekhar Jena
The Supreme Court held that only qualifying job contract service sufficient for pension eligibility counts towards pension under Odisha Rules, setting aside a contrary High Court order and allowing the State's appeal despite prior delays.
State of Kerala v. Moushmi Ann Jacob
The Supreme Court held that the exemption from conversion fees applies only to landholdings up to 25 cents, and for land exceeding 25 cents, the conversion fee must be paid on the entire landholding without deducting the first 25 cents.
Sajid Khan v. L Rahmathullah & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the appointing authority's recognition of equivalence between diplomas for recruitment purposes is binding unless shown to be arbitrary or illegal, and set aside the High Court and CAT orders invalidating the appellants' appointments.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Rajesh Kumar @ Munnu
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to lack of credible evidence, unexplained FIR delay, and non-cooperation in medical examination.
BANK OF BARODA v. FAROOQ ALI KHAN
The Supreme Court held that High Courts cannot prematurely interdict personal insolvency proceedings under the IBC before the resolution professional submits a report, emphasizing adherence to the statutory insolvency process and restrained judicial review.
RACING PROMOTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. DR. HARISH
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's directions altering contractual terms between the State and a private sports promoter, affirming the legitimacy of public-private partnerships and limiting judicial interference in State policy decisions.
Jitender @ Kalla v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court emphasized the high professional duties of advocates-on-record, accepted apologies for misrepresentations in remission petitions, and flagged the need to reconsider guidelines for designation of senior advocates under Section 16 of the Advocates Act.
Vishal Shah v. Monalisha Gupta
The Supreme Court dissolved the marriage on grounds of irretrievable breakdown, quashed extradition proceedings against the appellant due to illegal passport impoundment, and directed payment of permanent alimony.
ZON HOTELS PVT. LTD v. GOA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
The Supreme Court held that environmental compensation orders must comply with natural justice by providing a hearing before determination, and remanded the matter for fresh determination after hearing the appellant.
MAATR SPARSH AN INITIATIVE BY AVYAAN FOUNDATION v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court directed the Union and States to ensure provision of feeding rooms and child care facilities in public places to uphold the fundamental rights of nursing mothers and infants under the Constitution.
Rocky v. State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings under Sections 420, 344, and 506 IPC, holding that disputed civil documents cannot negate prima facie criminal allegations at the quashing stage.
Poornima Advani v. Government of NCT
The Supreme Court held that refund of stamp duty paid on lost e-stamp paper is permissible and interest is payable on delayed refund, as retention without occurrence of the taxing event violates constitutional principles.
HITESH UMESHBHAI MASHRU v. THE STATE OF GUJARAT
The Supreme Court allowed anticipatory bail to the appellant in a cheating and sexual offence case after the charge-sheet was filed, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and conditional bail.
Nergish Sunavala v. Private Limited & Others
The Supreme Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings against media personnel for non-compliance with mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC and lack of specific allegations against non-editors, reinforcing procedural safeguards and freedom of speech.