Supreme Court of India
18,244 judgments
Karthi @ Karthick v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police, Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape and cheating where sexual intercourse was procured by deceit through a false promise of marriage, rejecting the defense of consensual intercourse.
Jarnail Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Jarnail Singh for kidnapping and raping a minor, affirming that consent of a minor is immaterial and age must be conclusively determined by documentary evidence under Juvenile Justice Rules.
Vanchalabai Raghunath Ithape v. Shankarrao Baburao Bhilare
The Supreme Court held that a sale deed with a condition of repurchase, absent a debtor-creditor relationship, is not a mortgage and dismissed the plaintiff's appeal for redemption after the stipulated period.
AHSANUL HODA v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court restored the Reference Court's higher compensation award for land acquisition and damages for standing crops, rejecting the High Court's reduction based on improper valuation and disregard of evidence.
Makarand Dattatreya Sugavkar v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Supreme Court held that the Municipal Commissioner’s power under Section 489 to carry out repairs is discretionary but subject to the occupier first seeking approval under Section 499, and dismissed the writ petition directing the Commissioner to repair a private flat at public cost.
B. Raghuvir Acharya v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court acquitted accused No.1 for lack of handwriting evidence but upheld and modified the conviction of accused No.3 for cheating by falsely claiming brokerage under the CANCIGO scheme.
G. Ravindranath @ R. Chowdary v. E. Srinivas & Anr
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation to Rs. 20.2 lakhs for a grievously injured motor accident victim suffering permanent disability, emphasizing just and adequate damages including future medical expenses and loss of marriage prospects.
S. Manickam v. Metropolitan Transport Corp. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that compensation for permanent disability and loss of earning capacity are distinct and both can be awarded separately in motor accident claims, restoring the appellant's compensation accordingly.
Taranjeet Singh Mohan Singh Sawhney and others v. District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies and others
The Supreme Court set aside a unilateral conveyance order for violation of natural justice due to non-service of notice of a preponed hearing date and remanded the matter for fresh disposal.
National Textile Corpn. (UP) Ltd v. Dr. Raja Ram Jaipuria
The Supreme Court held that Bungalow No. 2 of Swadeshi House did not vest in the National Textile Corporation under the Swadeshi Act, dismissing the appellant's claims for possession and eviction.
State of U.P. v. Gobardhan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case due to material contradictions and lack of credible evidence, emphasizing restraint in interfering with acquittals.
Essar Teleholdings Ltd. v. Registrar General, Delhi High Court & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Special Judge appointed under the Prevention of Corruption Act to try IPC offences connected to the 2G Scam, dismissing challenges to the Special Court's constitution and trial proceedings.
State of Rajasthan v. Shiv Charan
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's conviction under Sections 302/149/148 IPC, holding that the respondents were liable as members of an unlawful assembly with a common object to cause fatal injuries.
Pramod Kumar v. State (GNCT) of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Pramod Kumar for murder, holding that reliable police testimony and forensic evidence sufficiently proved he fired the fatal shot, rejecting the defense plea of police firing.
Rajendra Nagar Adarsh Grah Nirman Sahkari Samiti Ltd. v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that only the Central Government can acquire land for railway purposes under the Land Acquisition Act, invalidating acquisition proceedings initiated by the State Government without Central Government authority.
S. IYYAPAN v. M/S UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot deny liability for compensation merely because the driver lacked a commercial vehicle endorsement when holding a valid license for a light motor vehicle, emphasizing the statutory protection of accident victims under the Motor Vehicles Act.
K. Guruprasad Rao v. State of Karnataka and others
The Supreme Court held that mining activities causing damage to a protected ancient monument violate heritage protection laws and ordered cessation of mining within one kilometer of the Jambunatheshwara Temple.
Harivadan Babubhai Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence, rejected delay and non-examination of witness arguments, but set aside the conspiracy conviction due to acquittal of co-accused.
Kamal Jora v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld that the Municipal Council was given a valid opportunity of hearing before dissolution under Section 8-AA of the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporations Act, dismissing the appeal against the dissolution notifications.
Mohit alias Sonu and Another v. State of U.P. and Another
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the trial court's order refusing to summon accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. without notice, emphasizing the need to exhaust statutory revision remedies and uphold principles of natural justice.