Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
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.
Dhrup Singh and others v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the Magistrate's power under Section 319 Cr.P.C. to summon persons named in the FIR but not charge-sheeted, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.
Amitbhai Anilchandra Shah v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a second FIR and charge sheet relating to offences arising from the same conspiracy are impermissible and must be treated as supplementary to the first FIR, safeguarding the accused's fundamental rights and ensuring a unified trial.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Yashwant Singh Negi
The Supreme Court held that a Special Leave Petition against the dismissal of a review petition is not maintainable unless the original order is challenged, as the doctrine of merger does not apply to dismissed review petitions.
State of U.P. v. Hari Ram
The Supreme Court dismissed multiple Special Leave Petitions filed by the State of U.P. against Sant Lal, affirming the binding precedent set in State of U.P. v. Hari Ram.
Mohinder v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and 10-year sentence for possession of commercial quantity of opium, affirming statutory presumptions and rejecting procedural and evidentiary challenges.
Lal Bahadur & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for murder and related offences in 1984 communal riots, ruling that minor contradictions and delays do not vitiate credible eyewitness evidence in riot cases.
B.T. Krishnamurthy v. Sri Basaveswara Education Society
The Supreme Court held that a temporary lecturer without formal appointment does not acquire a right to regularization or reinstatement, setting aside earlier orders directing such relief.
State of U.P. v. Ram Swaroop
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the State of U.P. against Ram Swaroop, relying on its prior decision in State of U.P. v. Hari Ram.