Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Indrajit Sureshprasad Bind & Ors. v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a dowry death case due to lack of credible evidence of cruelty or harassment and doubts over the authenticity of key prosecution documents.
Nirmala J. Jhala v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside compulsory retirement of a judicial officer due to reliance on inadmissible preliminary enquiry statements and violation of natural justice, emphasizing limited judicial review and protection of honest subordinate judiciary.
Niranjan Hemchandra Sashittal and another v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that delay in trial does not automatically warrant quashing of criminal proceedings in corruption cases, emphasizing a balanced approach considering accused's conduct and societal interest.
The Union of India v. Anil Kumar Sarkar
The Supreme Court held that promotion cannot be withheld under the sealed cover procedure unless charge sheet, suspension, or prosecution is pending on the relevant date, and directed promotion of the respondent accordingly.
Kamlendra Singh @ Pappu Singh v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of a juvenile accused convicted of attempted murder, setting aside the sentence and directing the case to be dealt with by the Juvenile Justice Board under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Jitendra Raghuvanshi v. Babita Raghuvanshi
The Supreme Court held that High Courts have inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings in non-compoundable matrimonial offences when parties have amicably settled their disputes.
MD. SHAKIR JAMAL v. STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court upheld bail and exempted official translation for the appellant in a criminal case involving a minor financial discrepancy of Rs. 2000/- during his tenure as B.D.O.
C. LATHA & ORS v. M/S. NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD
The Supreme Court restored the original compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, setting aside the High Court's reduction of the amount.
Nagendrappa Natikar v. Neelamma
A compromise under Section 125 CrPC does not bar a wife from claiming maintenance under Section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, as Section 125 proceedings are summary and do not conclusively determine personal rights.
State of U.P. v. Satpal
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the State of U.P. against Satpal, holding that the judgment in a related civil appeal governs the present case.
State of Maharashtra v. Kamal Ahmed Mohammed Vakil Ansari & Ors.
Confessional statements made by accused in a separate case are inadmissible against others not jointly tried, and witnesses recording such confessions cannot be summoned as defense witnesses under the Indian Evidence Act.
Satya Pal v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for dowry death under Section 304B IPC, affirming the statutory presumption of dowry-related harassment and rejecting the appellant's defense due to failure to rebut with credible evidence.
ESCORTS LTD v. UNIVERSAL TRACTOR HOLDING LLC
The Supreme Court held that prior confirmation of a foreign arbitration award by the foreign court is not required for its enforcement in India under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, dismissing the petition challenging execution of such award.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. PRABHA DEVI AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that motor vehicle insurance policies do not cover death or injury to the owner of the vehicle unless personal accident insurance is separately taken, and thus the insurer is not liable to pay compensation to the owner's legal heirs under Section 147 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Vipin Jaiswal v. State of A.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a dowry death case, holding that a demand for money to start a business post-marriage is not dowry and emphasizing the need for expert verification of disputed suicide notes.
Rajesh Kumar & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that erroneous answer keys vitiate selection results but directed re-evaluation rather than fresh exams, protecting innocent appointees from ouster while ensuring merit-based appointments.
Arindam Chattopadhyay v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that employees performing duties of a higher post for a prolonged period are entitled to the pay scale of that post under Articles 14 and 16, even without formal promotion.
Allahabad Bank v. A.C. Aggarwal
The Supreme Court held that an employee paid gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is entitled to pension under the Old Pension Scheme without refunding gratuity, affirming the statutory right to receive both benefits.
Ramswaroop and Another v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence, dismissing their appeal and affirming the prescribed sentences under Sections 302 and 149 IPC.
Bharat Bhushan & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that mere silence or refusal to settle dowry disputes by husband's relatives does not constitute cruelty or harassment under Sections 304B and 498A IPC, and acquitted appellant Nos. 2 and 4 accordingly.