Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Gangubai Raghunath Ayare v. Gangaram Sakharam Dhuri
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a co-owner's sale deed to the extent of his share, emphasized the necessity of impleading all necessary parties in administration suits, and directed possession relief only in accordance with legal shares.
THE AUROVILLE FOUNDATION v. NAVROZ KERSASP MODY
The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to interfere with the statutorily approved Auroville Master Plan and quashed its directions requiring fresh environmental clearance and new township planning.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that money laundering is a continuing offence under the PMLA, allowing prosecution even if predicate offences predate the Act, and dismissed the appellant’s plea for discharge at the preliminary stage.
The Auroville Foundation v. Natasha Storey
The Supreme Court upheld the Auroville Foundation's power to reconstitute its Town Development Council, dismissed the respondent's writ petition for abuse of process, and set aside the High Court's order invalidating the Standing Order No. 1/2022.
Kiran Raju Penumacha v. Tejuswini Chowdhury
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's remand of custody execution and modification petitions for fresh consideration, emphasizing the child's welfare and granting interim visitation rights to the father.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that police must mandatorily register an FIR upon receipt of information disclosing a cognizable offence without conducting a preliminary inquiry, dismissing the appellant's plea for such inquiry before FIR registration.
K. H. M. SHIVAMURTHAIAH v. THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER, UNITED INDIA INSURANCE
The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation in a motor accident claim by realistically assessing the deceased's income at Rs.15,000/- per month and increasing the interest rate, emphasizing the beneficial nature of the Motor Vehicles Act.
MADIVALAPPA v. MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by correctly applying multiplier and future prospects principles, directing payment with interest and imposing costs on the non-appearing respondent.
Vishnoo Mittal v. M/S Shakti Trading Company
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against a director suspended under IBC moratorium are barred and quashed the complaint accordingly.
Yuvraj Laxmilal Kanther v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that mere negligence without knowledge that an act is likely to cause death does not attract Section 304 Part II IPC and allowed discharge of appellants at the pre-trial stage.
Gyanendra Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for sexual assault on a minor under IPC and POCSO Act but modified the life sentence to exclude imprisonment for the remainder of natural life, clarifying the interplay between IPC and POCSO sentencing provisions.
The State of Rajasthan v. Indraj Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a public examination fraud case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the need for judicious exercise of bail discretion.
Madan Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted two accused of bribery charges due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, rejecting the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
AYYAVU v. PRABHA
The Supreme Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal holding that a registered sale deed with definite boundaries prevails over unregistered settlement deeds and that a suit for injunction is maintainable without a declaration of title when possession is prima facie established.
Lok Mal @ Loku v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape based on the sole trustworthy testimony of the prosecutrix, holding that absence of injury and delay in FIR do not negate the charge.
Delhi Development Authority v. S.G.G. Towers (P) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an unexecuted lease agreement does not confer leasehold rights, and an auction sale in liquidation confers only such rights as vested, dismissing the appeal against confirmation of sale of Nazul land.
State of Assam v. Arabinda Rabha
The Supreme Court upheld the Government's cancellation of a flawed recruitment select list due to serious irregularities, allowing a fresh process and clarifying the limits of judicial interference in administrative recruitment decisions.
SHAILESH KUMAR SINGH ALIAS SHAILESH R. SINGH v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR lodged over a commercial dispute, holding that criminal prosecution cannot substitute civil remedies and that mediation cannot be imposed as a condition for quashing criminal proceedings.
Joyi Kitty Joseph v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside a preventive detention order under COFEPOSA for failure to consider bail conditions imposed for the same smuggling allegations, emphasizing the need for subjective satisfaction on their sufficiency before detention.
Sita Ram & Anr v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for culpable homicide based on a dying declaration in the FIR despite death by asphyxia, clarifying that expectation of death is not required for admissibility under Section 32 of the Evidence Act.