Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Sandeep Kumar Chourasia v. Divisional Manager, New India Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's insurance claim for loss of vision caused by an accidental fall, holding that medical evidence supported causation and directed compensation with interest.
Chairman, Rushikulya Gramya Bank v. Bisawamber Patro
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of prescribing minimum qualifying marks as a benchmark in seniority-cum-merit promotions by a Regional Rural Bank, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Union of India v. Ex-GNR Ajeet Singh
The Supreme Court held that GCM proceedings are not wholly vitiated by offences committed as a juvenile and allowed the appeal restoring conviction but reducing sentence.
Reshma Kumari v. Madan Mohan
The Supreme Court clarified that the multiplier in the Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is a guide, not a binding rule, for compensation under Section 166, and approved a standardized method for selecting multipliers and calculating compensation to ensure fairness and uniformity.
State of Uttarakhand v. Kumari Amita Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the Uttarakhand High Court's brief order invalidating a state-specific registration requirement for veterinary posts and remanded the matter for detailed constitutional and statutory consideration.
Subal Ghorai & Ors. v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 149 IPC, affirming that all members of an unlawful assembly sharing the common object are liable for offences committed by any member, while emphasizing the need for prudence to avoid wrongful convictions.
State of Haryana v. Basti Ram
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's acquittal in a rape case for ignoring the prosecutrix's credible testimony and remanded the matter for reconsideration on merits.
Abdul Nasar Adam Ismail v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the detention order under COFEPOSA but quashed the continued detention due to unexplained delay in disposal of the detenu's representation, directing his release.
M/s. Usha Stud and Agricultural Farms Private Limited and others v. State of Haryana and others
The Supreme Court quashed the land acquisition declaration due to non-application of mind and discrimination, emphasizing mandatory compliance with Section 5-A and equality under Article 14.
K.R.J. Sarma v. R.V. Surya Rao
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a suicide case where the deceased's suicide note absolved him and there was no evidence of cruelty or abetment under Sections 306 and 498A IPC.
Bangalore Development Authority v. M/s Vijaya Leasing Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s power under Article 226 to strike down an illegal de-notification of land acquisition, emphasizing judicial intervention to correct manifest injustice and uphold lawful possession.
Shrirampur Municipal Council v. Satyabhamabai Bhimaji Dawkher
The Supreme Court held that land reservation under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act lapses if acquisition proceedings are not commenced within six months of a purchase notice, and mere administrative steps do not suffice to prevent lapsing.
Purushottam Meena v. State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court granted and made absolute anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC to the appellant, protecting him from arrest subject to conditions.
M/s. Deep Trading Company v. M/s. Indian Oil Corporation
The Supreme Court held that a party forfeits its right to appoint an arbitrator if it fails to do so within thirty days of demand and an application under Section 11(6) is filed, mandating the Chief Justice to appoint an arbitrator irrespective of any subsequent appointment by the defaulting party.
Narinder Singh Rao v. Avm Mahinder Singh Rao
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Will bequeathing only the testator's share in intestate property, dismissing claims to full ownership and affirming the appellant's 2/9th share in the suit property.
Prakash v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for kidnapping and murdering a child, affirming that the circumstantial evidence met the stringent legal standards for conviction.
Sardari Lal v. Chairman, Managing Committee
The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation awarded for premature termination of service from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 7.5 lakh, declining reinstatement but ensuring adequate monetary relief.
Margaret Almeida & Ors. v. Bombay Catholic Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.
The Supreme Court dismissed tenant-members' appeals challenging redevelopment of cooperative society land, holding that redevelopment resolutions upheld by prior final orders cannot be obstructed by a minority, and tenant-members retain membership rights post redevelopment.
Umesh Singh v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder based on credible ocular evidence despite discrepancies in medical evidence and FIR registration issues, affirming the concurrent findings of lower courts.
Dayanand Anglo Vedic College Trust and Management Society v. State of Maharashtra & Anr
The Supreme Court held that linguistic minority status under Article 30 must be determined by the minority status of the institution's founders and administrators within the State, and upheld withdrawal of such status where trustees reside outside the State.