Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Palwinder Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder based on credible eye-witness testimony corroborated by medical and circumstantial evidence, dismissing the appeal.
S. Sivaguru v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the complete integration of Leprosy Inspectors into the Multipurpose Health Workers Scheme, affirming their seniority and promotion rights from 1997 and validating the relaxation of qualification requirements under executive orders.
Shivasharanappa and others v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction and restored the trial court's acquittal, holding that the appellate court must not overturn acquittals without compelling reasons and that child witness testimony, while admissible, must be reliable and credible.
Krishnan v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the restriction on executive remission under Section 32-A NDPS Act but struck down its ouster of courts' power to suspend sentences, affirming the unfettered clemency powers under Articles 72 and 161.
Sundargarh Zilla Adivasi Advocates Association and Others v. State Government of Odisha and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the applicability of the Orissa Municipal Act to the Scheduled Area of Sundargarh, dismissing the petition challenging the validity of municipalities beyond one year from the commencement of Part IX-A of the Constitution.
Bank of Maharashtra v. Pandurang Keshav Gorwardkar
The Supreme Court held that in winding up proceedings, the Debt Recovery Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate workmen’s claims pari passu with secured creditors under the 1993 Act and Companies Act, and the official liquidator must be associated with sale and distribution of assets.
Khairuddin & Ors. v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld life convictions of some appellants for murder under Section 302/149 IPC while acquitting others due to lack of evidence of participation, clarifying the evidentiary value of FIR and Section 313 Cr.P.C. statements.
Sohan Lal v. State of Haryana & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a driver on medical grounds after attempts at alternative employment failed and additional compensation was paid as per the scheme following Anand Bihari, denying further benefits under the Persons with Disabilities Act.
NI PRA Channabasava Deshikendra Swamigalu Matadhipathigalu Kannada Mutt v. C.P. Kaveeramma
The Supreme Court held that occupancy rights granted under the Karnataka Certain Inams Abolition Act, 1977 extinguish prior mortgage rights, affirming the Tehsildar's jurisdiction to evict unauthorized occupants and restoring possession to the appellant Mutt.
G. Sundarrajan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the national policy and regulatory compliance for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, dismissing challenges on safety and fundamental rights grounds.
Raj Kumar Singh @ Raju @ Batya v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder and rape case due to inconclusive and contradictory circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete and conclusive chain of evidence to sustain conviction.
GOVT. OF PUDUCHERRY v. M/S.SRI KANAKADURGA CASTINGS (P) LTD
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order restoring electricity connection on nominal payment, directing expeditious adjudication of the substantial dues dispute on merits.
Jayamma & Ors. v. The Deputy Commissioner, Hassan Dist., Hassan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts cannot compel completion of lapsed land acquisition proceedings or enforce non-statutory government instructions, but awarded compensation for damages caused by seepage.
B. Rugmini Amma v. B.S. Nirmala Kumari
The Supreme Court held that exemption from a qualifying test does not confer promotion preference and a clarificatory Government Order cannot override the original order's terms regarding promotion rights of Graduate and Non-graduate Typists.
V. Sudha v. P. Ganapathi Bhat & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting corroborative medical evidence on permanent disability and future medical expenses, directing full and just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Rajiv Kumar v. Raksha Kumari
The Supreme Court held that a petition under Section 482 CrPC cannot be dismissed without merit consideration merely due to failure of compromise and remanded the matter for fresh hearing.
Vimal Kanwar & Ors. v. Kishore Dan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Provident Fund, Pension, Insurance, and compassionate appointment salary are not deductible from compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, disallowed unwarranted income tax deductions, and enhanced the compensation awarded for fatal accident death.
Registrar General, Calcutta High Court v. Shrinivas Prasad Shah
The Supreme Court held that non-production of a Scheduled Tribe certificate from the competent authority as prescribed by statute justifies treating a candidate as a general category applicant for a judicial service examination, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.
Ankush Shivaji Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC and held that courts must apply their mind and record reasons when awarding compensation under Section 357 CrPC.
Bhaikon @ Bakul Borah v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape and murder, affirmed commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment, and clarified that life imprisonment means imprisonment for natural life subject to remission powers without automatic release after 14 years.