Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd v. NLC Indcoserve T.U. Sangam
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal after parties agreed on a seniority list for contract workers' regularization, directing the appellant to act upon it without further court interference.
State of U.P. v. Rajeshwar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder and arson case due to unreliable eyewitness identification and inconsistencies in prosecution evidence amid longstanding enmity.
Gangappa Ningappa Ugarkohod v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions and life sentences of appellants for murder under Section 302/149 IPC based on credible ocular and medical evidence, dismissing their appeals.
Arvind Kumar Sharma v. Vineeta Sharma
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in granting relief not prayed for and directed consolidation of two matrimonial suits for joint trial, setting aside the stay on injunction and hearing.
NIRANJAN LAL CHHIPA v. AJAY KUMAR JOSHI
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order quashing the Sessions Judge's order without hearing the appellant and remanded the matter for fresh hearing.
Mumbai International Airport Private Ltd. v. Indamer Company Private Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court interim injunction order after the underlying suit was dismissed and the parties settled the dispute.
Ashok Kumar Jain v. Sumati Jain
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's divorce petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that concealment of prior marriage and fraudulent conduct disentitled him from relief.
Shakuntla Devi v. Baljinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC is barred in offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act unless the Court prima facie finds no offence is made out, setting aside the High Court's bail order.
RANJIT KUMAR MURMU v. M/S LACHMI NARAYAN BHOMROJ
The Supreme Court held that the Principal Secretary lacks jurisdiction to entertain appeals against District Magistrate orders under Paragraph 11 of the West Bengal Kerosene Control Order, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the High Court's decision.
Centre for Environment Law, WWF-I v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court directed the translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary as essential for species conservation, emphasizing statutory duties and an eco-centric approach.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Jagannath & Co. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of BPCL's termination of a petroleum dealership for failure to follow statutory and contractual procedural safeguards and mala fide conduct.
Ram Pal @ Bunda v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for rape and murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including motive, presence at the scene, and medical proof.
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.