Supreme Court of India
18,244 judgments
NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. SARVPRIYA SEHKARI AVAS SAMITI LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the Khodaiji Committee recommendations and the Government Order dated 22nd October 2002 do not apply to NOIDA or housing societies registered after 1976, setting aside the High Court’s orders directing NOIDA to extend such benefits.
Tejinder Singh @ Kaka v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court set aside convictions for murder and related offences due to major discrepancies in prosecution evidence and unreliable extra-judicial confessions, emphasizing the benefit of reasonable doubt.
Rajendra Singh v. State of Uttaranchal
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, ruling that minor discrepancies in witness testimonies do not undermine the core reliable evidence corroborated by medical and recovery evidence.
Shabir Ahmed Teli v. State of Jammu & Kashmir
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder under section 302 RPC based on reliable eyewitness evidence despite investigative lapses.
Mohan Lal & Anr v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of teachers for gang rape of a student, emphasizing the applicability of Section 114-A Evidence Act, the duty of speedy trial, and the aggravated breach of trust by teachers.
Ramji Gupta v. Gopi Krishan Agrawal
The Supreme Court held that Small Causes Courts lack jurisdiction to decide title, applications under Order IX Rule 13 CPC must be filed by parties only, and inherent powers under Section 151 CPC cannot be used to reopen settled matters or by non-parties.
Aarushi Dhasmana v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that while parental refusal cannot prevent medical care for minor conjoined twins, in absence of detailed medical reports, it directed periodic examinations and financial support under its wardship jurisdiction to protect their right to life under Article 21.
S. Kesari Hanuman Goud v. Anjum Jehan
The Supreme Court restored the trial court decree granting specific performance, holding the appellant ready and willing to perform the contract and rejecting the High Court's contrary finding.
Venkataraja & Ors. v. Vidyane Doureradjaperumal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a suit for declaration of title without seeking possession relief is not maintainable when defendants are in possession, and a Hindu widow with only life estate cannot alienate absolute title under French Hindu Law.
V.K. Surendra v. V.K. Thimmaiah & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that suit schedule properties are joint family properties and a Will partitioning them without co-parceners' consent is invalid, confirming shares accordingly.
Swaroop Singh v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape based on the credible testimony of the prosecutrix alone, emphasizing that corroboration is not mandatory and medical evidence is not conclusive in such cases.
Kailash @ Tanti Banjara v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 376 IPC, holding that sexual intercourse with a girl below 16 years is an offence irrespective of consent, based on reliable medical age determination.
Rushi Guman Singh v. State of Orissa & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of retrospective deemed suspension under Rule 12(4) of the Orissa Civil Services Rules when a removal order is set aside by a court and further inquiry is ordered.
Sunil Kundu v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants of murder charges due to irreconcilable inconsistencies between ocular and medical evidence and serious investigative lapses, granting them benefit of doubt.
Manoj H. Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of an atomic power plant employee for unauthorized press disclosure, rejecting his whistleblower claim and finding the punishment proportionate.
P. Thiagarajan v. Rajam Sreerangum & Ors.
The Supreme Court disposed of a civil appeal by recording an amicable settlement arrived at through mediation during the pendency of the appeal.
Sarva UP Gramin Bank & Ors. v. Sanjeev Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of Circulars excluding RRB employees from promotion consideration based on prior penalties or adverse ratings, affirming that such exclusions are ultra vires the statutory promotion rules and that merit assessment including disciplinary records must be conducted by the selection committee.
KRANTI v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to fully comply with its earlier orders on Tsunami rehabilitation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, mandating timely allotment of shelters, compensation, AAY cards, and infrastructure development.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation and Another v. Satya Prakash
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance with Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act does not invalidate a dismissal if misconduct is proved on merits in a complaint under Section 33A.
Lillu @ Rajesh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a minor's rapist, rejecting the two-finger test as a basis to infer consent and affirming the prosecutrix's testimony as sufficient for conviction.