Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Randeep Singh @ Rana v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a murder case due to inadmissibility of key evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing strict adherence to evidentiary rules.
Ramakant Ambalal Choksi v. Harish Ambalal Choksi & Others
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's grant of temporary injunction restraining transfer of suit property, holding that the High Court erred in substituting its discretion without demonstrating perversity or illegality.
Ramachandran v. Vijayan
The Supreme Court held that property allotted to a single female on partition under Marumakkathayam law is her separate property, not tharwad property, and affirmed the lower courts' decree recognizing the disputed properties as tharwad property held by a thavazhi.
Sonu Agnihotri v. Chandra Shekhar & Ors.
The Supreme Court expunged unwarranted adverse remarks against a judicial officer made by the Delhi High Court, emphasizing restraint in judicial criticism and protecting judicial dignity.
Naeem Bano Alias Gaindo v. Mohammad Rahees & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Parliamentary amendment to Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act overrides the earlier Uttar Pradesh amendment under Article 254, directing the High Court to decide the ejectment petition on merits without awaiting a larger Bench's decision.
NITIN MAHADEO JAWALE & ORS v. BHASKAR MAHADEO MUTKE
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to condone a 4½ year delay in filing a written statement, emphasizing the litigant's duty to be vigilant and rejecting negligence of advocate as sufficient ground for condonation.
K.S. MURALIDHAR v. R. SUBBULAKSHMI
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for future prospects and pain and suffering in a motor accident claim involving 100% permanent disability, applying the 50% future prospects rule and emphasizing just and fair non-pecuniary damages.
M/S AJAY PROTECH PVT. LTD v. GENERAL MANAGER & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that courts can extend the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) even after expiry of the statutory period if sufficient cause exists, allowing extension due to COVID-19 related delays.
M/S. ABT LIMITED v. T.R.K. SARAWATHY
The Supreme Court held that the buyer was not ready and willing to perform the contract and dismissed her suit for specific performance, restoring the Trial Court's decision and clarifying principles on time being essence and readiness in property sale agreements.
SURESHBHAI BHADABHAI PANSURIYA v. THE STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR.
The Supreme Court upheld the maintainability of a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where cheques issued under a valid agreement were dishonoured, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to quash criminal proceedings.
Kallakuri Pattabhiramaswamy v. Kallakuri Kamaraju
The Supreme Court upheld that a Hindu female's absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act applies only to property traceable to a pre-existing right such as maintenance, and a life interest created additionally does not confer absolute ownership, dismissing the appeal for full ownership over disputed properties.
Rajneesh Kumar v. Ved Prakash
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to condone a 534-day delay in filing an appeal, holding that a litigant cannot disown their advocate's negligence and must approach the court with clean hands.
Manjit Singh & Anr v. Darshana Devi & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that subsequent purchasers who fail to prove bona fide purchase without notice under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act are not protected and must perform the original contract.
Shambhu Chauhan v. Ram Kirpalalias Chirkut
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision dismissing a claim to disputed land due to failure to prove paternity and held that revisional interference with well-supported findings of fact is impermissible under the U.P. Consolidation of Holding Act.
Sunny @ Santosh Dharmu Bhosale v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court altered the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 IPC, sentencing him to the period already undergone.
M/S BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. v. THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, PUNE
The Supreme Court held that mobile towers and prefabricated buildings used by telecom service providers qualify as capital goods or inputs under the CENVAT Credit Rules, entitling them to claim CENVAT credit on excise duties paid.
M.R. Ajayan v. State of Kerala & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing criminal proceedings for tampering with court evidence under Section 195(1)(b) CrPC and restored the trial, affirming liberal locus standi for third parties and the High Court's power to direct investigation.
Hetram @ Babli v. State of Rajasthan & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that power under Section 319 CrPC to summon an additional accused must be exercised only if the evidence, including cross-examination, prima facie implicates the person, and set aside the High Court order summoning the appellant.
Prashant v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC, holding the relationship was consensual and continuation of prosecution would be an abuse of process.
Siddique v. State of Kerala & Anr
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a delayed sexual offence complaint, emphasizing delay and complainant's conduct as relevant factors and imposing conditions to safeguard investigation.