Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
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.
Vijoy Kumar Pandey v. Arvind Kumar Rai
The Supreme Court held that a candidate cannot claim appointment based on a non-published selection panel, setting aside the High Court's direction to appoint and affirming that publication of the panel is essential to confer any right to appointment.
Nasib Kaur v. Dulari Singh
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reversing concurrent findings of fact on ownership and possession without identifying a substantial question of law, and restored the trial and first appellate courts' dismissal of the plaintiff's suits.
The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation v. Subhash Sindhi Cooperative Housing Society Jaipur
The Supreme Court held that an agreement to sell land after Section 4 notification is void, denied relief to the society for release of acquired land on grounds of discrimination without proper factual foundation, and set aside the High Court order directing release of land.
The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation v. Diamond and Gem Development Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that RIICO validly cancelled the lease for non-completion of development, was under no obligation to provide access road under the 'as-is-where-is' lease, and that contractual disputes cannot be enforced via writ jurisdiction, setting aside the High Court's order restoring possession and directing road provision.
Bhimandas Ambwani v. Delhi Power Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that successive land acquisition notifications supersede earlier ones, invalidating lapsed proceedings, and directed fresh acquisition with compensation where appellants were dispossessed without valid legal process.
Pankaj Garg v. Meenu Garg & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a non-speaking order by the High Court setting aside lower courts' findings is invalid and remanded the matter for fresh disposal with reasons and hearing.
VISVA BHARATI v. SHRI BAIDYA NATH SAHA
The Supreme Court allowed the University's appeal and set aside the High Court's appointment directions due to a material change in the nature of the post, rendering the earlier orders unenforceable.
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education and another v. Shant Kumar Agrawal
The Supreme Court held that an employee cannot rely on a date of birth recorded based on a reversed judicial decree to continue in service beyond superannuation and upheld his retirement after due process.