Supreme Court of India
18,244 judgments
Yogendra @ Yogesh & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of appellants for murder and related offences, rejecting their plea of self-defence and affirming the reliability of medical and witness evidence despite acquittal of some co-accused.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dal Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a dying declaration made by a person with 100% burn injuries is admissible if the declarant was fit to make it, setting aside the High Court's acquittal and restoring the conviction for murder and cruelty.
Samrendra Beura v. U.O.I. & others
The Supreme Court held that under the Air Force Act, 1950, the sentence of imprisonment imposed by court-martial commences from the date the proceedings are signed, and pre-trial custody cannot be set off against the sentence, dismissing the petition for habeas corpus.
Deepak Gulati v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges, holding that mere failure to marry does not vitiate consent unless it is proved that the accused had no intention to marry from the outset.
Moti Lal Songara v. Prem Prakash @ Pappu and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate can take cognizance independently of the police report and set aside the High Court's quashing of charges obtained by suppression of material facts, directing the trial to proceed.
Kashmiri Lal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under NDPS Act, ruling official witnesses' testimony reliable without independent witnesses, Section 50 inapplicable to vehicle searches, and 2001 amendments non-retrospective.
State of M.P. v. Sanjay Nagayach
The Supreme Court held that supersession of a cooperative bank's Board without prior meaningful consultation with the RBI is illegal, quashed the supersession order, and directed reinstatement of the Board to complete its term.
Shyam Narain v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the brutal rape of an eight-year-old girl, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the need for just punishment and deterrence.
Manohar Singh v. Narinder Singh
The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition as infructuous after the tenant voluntarily handed over possession to the appellant, resolving the dispute.
Geomin Minerals & Marketing (P) Ltd. v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court held that a writ petition challenging the State Government's recommendation for mineral concessions is premature before Central Government approval and remitted the matter for fresh consideration under the amended MM(D&R) Act.
Board v. Shailesh Navekar
The Supreme Court dismissed two civil appeals related to pollution control matters as devoid of merit while condoning delay in one appeal and leaving certain contentions open for appropriate proceedings.
State of Haryana v. Janak Singh
The Supreme Court held that sentences for rape under Section 376 IPC cannot be reduced below the statutory minimum without adequate and special reasons, setting aside the High Court's order reducing sentences without such reasons and remanding for fresh disposal.
V.L.S. Finance Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Company Law Board has jurisdiction to compound offences punishable with imprisonment or fine or both under Section 211(7) of the Companies Act, 1956, without prior permission of the criminal court.
Chairman, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation & Ors. v. Smt. Santosh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that 'Jugaad' is a motor vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, requiring registration, insurance, and licensed drivers, and directed strict enforcement by statutory authorities while allowing limited agricultural exemptions.
Nimmagadda Prasad v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court dismissed bail to the accused in a serious economic offence case involving ongoing investigation, emphasizing the gravity of economic crimes and the need to prevent witness tampering.
Anamika Roy v. Jatindra Chowrasia
The Supreme Court held that where the landlord's bona fide requirement for the entire premises is established, courts need not order partial eviction under Section 13(4) of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956, and affirmed eviction of the entire premises.
Schlumberger Asia Services Ltd. v. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that disputed limitation issues in arbitration appointment petitions under Section 11(6) are generally to be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal, not at the threshold, and appointed the arbitrators accordingly.
Kumar v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape and double murder based on credible extra-judicial confession and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. V. Vijay Sai Reddy
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted to a key accused in a multi-charge-sheet economic offence case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial presence for ongoing investigation and cancelling bail granted on irrelevant grounds.
Nirma Industries Ltd. & Anr. v. Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Supreme Court upheld SEBI's rejection of withdrawal of a public offer under Regulation 27(1)(d), holding that withdrawal is permissible only in exceptional cases of impossibility and no personal hearing was mandated where written submissions were considered.