Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Kim Wansoo v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against the appellant for lack of prima facie offence, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process and miscarriage of justice.
Ram Lal v. Jarnail Singh
The Supreme Court held that delay in depositing balance sale consideration does not render a decree for specific performance inexecutable if no rescission application is filed, affirming the executing court's discretion to allow deposit beyond stipulated time and setting aside the High Court's order.
Subhelal @ Sushil Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court clarified that bail under Section 437(6) CrPC is discretionary and not absolute, and granted bail to the appellant in a cryptocurrency fraud case subject to conditions.
Union of India v. Kanhaiya Prasad
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for a money laundering accused for non-compliance with mandatory Section 45 PMLA conditions and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Union of India v. Tarsem Singh
The Supreme Court held that its 2019 Tarsem Singh judgment granting 'solatium' and 'interest' to NHAI landowners applies retrospectively to acquisitions between 1997 and 2015, dismissing NHAI's plea for prospective application.
Rajiv Ghosh v. Satya Naryan Jaiswal
The Supreme Court upheld eviction of the petitioner based on admissions and statutory tenancy limits under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, affirming the trial and High Court decrees passed under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.
Rajeswari v. Shanmugam
The Supreme Court held that assignment of a decree for specific performance of sale of immovable property does not require registration under the Registration Act as such decree does not create any right, title or interest in the property.
CMJ Foundation v. State of Meghalaya
The Supreme Court held that the appointment of the Chancellor without Visitor's approval was invalid and upheld the State's dissolution of CMJ University for mismanagement following due procedure under the CMJ University Act, 2009.
GIRIYAPPA & ANR v. KAMALAMMA & ORS
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act requires proof of a valid written contract and possession in part-performance, which the petitioners failed to establish.
Pandurang Vithal Kevne v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitioner’s frivolous and delayed second review petition challenging his removal from service, emphasizing deterrence against abuse of judicial process and imposing costs.
Shambhu Debnath v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a murder case, emphasizing that such relief should not be granted mechanically in serious offences without proper consideration of the evidence.
Mallavva and Anr. v. Kalsammanavara Kalamma
The Supreme Court held that a suit for possession based on title amended at the appellate stage is governed by Article 65 of the Limitation Act, 1963 and dismissed the appeal upholding the decree for possession and declaration of title.
Bijoy Kumar Moni v. Paresh Manna
The Supreme Court held that a company director signing a cheque on the company's account cannot be held liable under Section 138 NI Act unless the company is also prosecuted and convicted, affirming the principle of separate corporate personality and strict construction of criminal liability.
China Development Bank v. Doha Bank Q.P.S.C.
The Supreme Court held that a hypothecation deed containing an express covenant to pay shortfall amounts constitutes a contract of guarantee, making the lenders Financial Creditors under the IBC entitled to participate in the CIRP.
Anil Bhavarlal Jain & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings under economic and corruption offences despite settlement, emphasizing the public interest in prosecuting such cases.
Abdul Rejak Laskar v. Mafizur Rahman & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction to entertain suits for imperfect partition of revenue-paying estates barred under Section 154(1)(e) of the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886, affirming that partition must be effected by revenue authorities when statutory conditions are met.
JAMES v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence for rash and negligent driving causing death under Sections 279 and 304A IPC, dismissing the appeal challenging the findings of the lower courts.
Parswanath Saha v. Bandhana Modak (Das) and Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's decree for specific performance, holding that unforeseen hardship to defendants must be proven by cogent evidence and that discretion under Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act must be exercised soundly and reasonably.
Sugirtha v. Gowtham
The Supreme Court modified visitation rights granted to a father during divorce proceedings by relocating the venue closer to the child's residence to protect the child's welfare while upholding the father's right to visitation.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORP. LTD v. AWAZ & ORS
The Supreme Court held that regulation of interest rates charged by banks is exclusively within the RBI's statutory domain, barred the National Consumer Commission from fixing interest ceilings or declaring rates above 30% as unfair trade practice, and dismissed the consumer complaint for lack of locus standi.