Supreme Court of India
18,244 judgments
R. Kuppusamy v. State
The Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction based on a voluntary and truthful extra-judicial confession corroborated by medical and other evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge to its reliability.
Subhash Chander v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that no deduction for development costs is permissible when enhancing compensation under the Land Acquisition Act and that interest must be paid on solatium amounts, remitting the matter for re-determination accordingly.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Giriraj Dubey
The Supreme Court held that High Courts must provide reasoned orders when refusing leave to appeal against acquittals, and set aside a cryptic refusal order for non-application of mind.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. M/S. Informetics Valuation and Rating Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that SEBI can require audited accounts for five years preceding a CRA registration application but cannot demand accounts beyond that period, dismissing SEBI's appeal against the SAT's order allowing the respondent's registration.
PUNE & ANR. v. STATE OF HARYANA & ANR.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal relying on prior precedent, denying interest on compensation from the High Court's order date but imposing interest if payment is delayed beyond the Supreme Court's order.
K. Vijaya Lakshmi v. Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that denial of judicial appointment based solely on unsubstantiated police reports alleging political links violates constitutional mandates and directed reconsideration after proper consultation with the High Court.
Kailash Paliwal v. Subhash Chandra Agrawal
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal permitting the plaintiff to withdraw the tenancy-based possession suit and file a fresh suit based on title, with liberty to the defendant to raise all defenses including adverse possession.
State of Punjab v. Salil Sabhlok & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that while the Governor's discretion to appoint the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission is subject to constitutional limits of integrity and competence, the High Court cannot prescribe appointment procedures but can judicially review appointments to prevent arbitrariness.
Vivek Kalra v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder based on circumstantial evidence, holding that absence of motive does not create reasonable doubt when the chain of evidence conclusively points to the accused.
A. Savariar v. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
The Supreme Court quashed the dismissal of a Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission employee due to lack of tangible evidence and procedural defects in the disciplinary enquiry, emphasizing the employer's burden of proof and proportionality of punishment.
Sanaullah Khan v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for triple murder on circumstantial evidence but commuted the death sentence to consecutive life imprisonments, emphasizing strict adherence to principles governing capital punishment.
Surender Kaushik and others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and others
The Supreme Court held that a second FIR is permissible if it discloses distinct allegations or involves different accused, and quashing it is not warranted merely because an earlier FIR exists on the same incident.
Rohtash Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that the death of Sunil in police custody was a fake encounter, ordered compensation to the appellant, and emphasized mandatory FIR registration and independent investigation in encounter deaths.
Suresh Kumar Bhikamchand Jain v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that filing of charge-sheet within the statutory period under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. negates the accused's right to statutory bail even if sanction to prosecute under the Prevention of Corruption Act is not obtained.
Rajendra Yadav v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a police constable for misconduct due to disproportionate punishment compared to a co-delinquent, emphasizing the principle of parity in punishment under Article 14.
Awani Kumar Upadhyay v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
The Supreme Court expunged unjustified adverse remarks and strictures against a judicial officer made by the High Court without affording opportunity to explain, emphasizing protection of judicial reputation and procedural fairness.
Telestar Travels Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Special Director of Enforcement
The Supreme Court upheld penalties under FERA against Telestar Travels, ruling that delayed adjudication, reliance on retracted statements, and denial of cross-examination did not vitiate the order where fair hearing was afforded and findings were supported by evidence.
Prasanta Sen v. B.K. Srivastava
The Supreme Court held that life imprisonment means imprisonment for the convict's natural life unless formally remitted by the appropriate Government, and a life convict is not entitled to automatic release after 20 years including remission.
Aslam v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld rape convictions based solely on the reliable testimony of the prosecutrix, emphasizing that corroboration is not mandatory if her evidence inspires confidence.
State of Rajasthan v. Babu Meena
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case, holding that sole testimony of the prosecutrix must be credible and reliable to sustain conviction, and contradictions or lack of corroboration warrant acquittal.