Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Nishant Aggarwal v. Kailash Kumar Sharma
The Supreme Court held that courts where a cheque is presented or where the payee resides have territorial jurisdiction to try offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the Bhiwani Court's jurisdiction.
Doliben Kantilal Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a petition for FIR registration and CBI investigation into alleged custodial rape, emphasizing police discretion for preliminary inquiry and the need to exhaust statutory remedies before extraordinary relief.
Aparna A. Shah v. M/s Sheth Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that only the drawer who signs a cheque can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and quashed proceedings against a non-signatory joint account holder.
N. Sengodan v. Secretary to Government, Home (Prohibition & Excise) Department, Chennai and Others
The Supreme Court held that detention of a retired police officer under the Tamil Nadu Goondas Act for advocating formation of a police association was unlawful and awarded damages for illegal detention.
U.P. POWER CORPORATION LTD. & ORS. v. ANIS AHMAD
The Supreme Court held that Consumer Fora lack jurisdiction to entertain complaints challenging assessment orders or actions relating to unauthorized use or theft of electricity under the Electricity Act, 2003, especially by industrial or commercial users who do not qualify as consumers under the Consumer Protection Act.
B. Lakshmana v. Divisional Manager, New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that a disability certificate from a qualified medical practitioner suffices as proof of disability under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and the High Court erred in setting aside compensation awards for non-production of X-rays.
Sarabjit Singh v. State of Punjab & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a baseless FIR lodged without material evidence, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of legal process.
Majendran Langeswaran v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court quashed a murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence and extra-judicial confession due to incomplete proof and reasonable doubt arising from unexplained evidence and crime scene tampering.
State of M.P. v. Najab Khan & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the original sentence for grievous injury under Section 326 IPC, holding that the High Court erred in reducing the sentence without adequate reasons in a serious non-compoundable offence.
Sharanjit Kaur v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that police investigation and trial by regular criminal courts under Section 420 IPC are not barred by the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, dismissing anticipatory bail pleas based on Gram Panchayat jurisdiction.
Darshan Gupta v. Radhika Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of divorce petition on grounds of cruelty and incurable unsoundness of mind, emphasizing the matrimonial fault theory and the wife’s substantial recovery from cognitive deficiencies.
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.