Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
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.
Neerupam Mohan Mathur v. New India Assurance Co.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a claimant who lost his right hand in a motor accident, emphasizing proper assessment of loss of earning capacity and comprehensive damages including prosthesis and pain and suffering.
Kalpana Dilip Bahirat v. Pune Municipal Corp.
The Supreme Court held that an election to a reserved municipal seat obtained by submitting a false caste certificate is retrospectively void under the Maharashtra Caste Certificate Act, 2000, overriding the usual election petition process.
Sanchar Devi v. Ara Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court held that permanent municipal employees are entitled to pension under the Bihar Municipal Officers and Servants Pension Rules, 1987 even if they did not exercise the option for pension, where the employer's failure prevented such exercise.
Ashvinbhai Jayantilal Modi v. Ramkaran Ramchandra Sharma & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by realistically assessing future income of a deceased medical student, applying Sarla Verma multiplier based on parents' age, and setting aside contributory negligence attributed to the deceased.
Arun Kumar Yadav v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for criminal contempt against a lawyer who threatened and abused a judicial officer in court, rejecting his unconditional apology as insufficient to absolve contempt liability.
Engineering Export Promotion Council v. Usha Anand
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in directing refund of money voluntarily deposited with a government agency under Section 482 CrPC, and such matters must be challenged by writ petition.
Sambhavana v. University of Delhi
The Supreme Court emphasized the University of Delhi's statutory and constitutional obligation to make focused and sensitive educational accommodations for visually impaired students in its new undergraduate programme, while dismissing the appeal without stay but directing further consideration of grievances.
Rohtash Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, applying the doctrine of last seen together and rejecting the appellant's appeal.
G. Jayalal v. Union of India and others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Selection Committee's recommendations after due deliberation, rejected claims of legal malice and improper preference ordering, and dismissed the appellant's challenge.