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The State of Kerala v. Sister Amala & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the High Court's quashing of proceedings against nuns accused under Section 228A IPC for disclosing a rape victim's identity, emphasizing discretion in exceptional circumstances.
The State of Kerala v. Sister Amala & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal against the High Court's quashing of proceedings under Section 228A IPC for disclosure of a sexual offence victim's identity, emphasizing the protection of victims but exercising discretion due to elapsed time and peculiar circumstances.
Reliance Industries Limited v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Supreme Court held that SEBI must disclose all relevant expert opinions and reports to the accused in criminal proceedings to ensure a fair trial, rejecting claims of litigation privilege and ordering disclosure of withheld documents.
XYZ v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that police must register FIR upon cognizable offence complaints and Magistrates must direct police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC when prima facie evidence exists, especially in sexual harassment cases, setting aside the High Court's refusal to do so.
XYZ v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that police must register FIRs for cognizable offences and Magistrates have a duty under Section 156(3) CrPC to direct police investigation when prima facie evidence exists, especially in sexual harassment cases requiring sensitive handling and retrieval of material evidence.
Firdous Mohammad Yunus Patel v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that disqualification for compassionate employment under Clause (E) applies only to children from the applicant's marriage with the deceased employee, allowing the petitioner to seek compassionate appointment despite the employee's children from a prior marriage.
Jai Prakash Tiwari v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 307 IPC due to insufficient corroboration, failure to properly consider defence and alibi, and inadequate examination under Section 313 CrPC, emphasizing the necessity of a fair trial.
JAI PRAKASH TIWARI v. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 307 IPC due to lack of independent corroboration, contradictions in prosecution evidence, and failure to properly consider the accused's defence under Section 313 CrPC.
M/s Mitra S.P. (P) Ltd. v. Dhiren Kumar
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order allowing a workman's writ petition without merit discussion and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on the application under Section 33(C)(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Manjit Singh Sodhi v. The Custodian
The Supreme Court held that the Limitation Act does not apply to execution proceedings before the Special Court under the 1992 Act, upheld the order directing asset disclosure, and dismissed the appeal challenging limitation and liability.
Honnaiah T.H. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that a trial court's refusal to mark the informant's statement as an exhibit, which forms the basis of the FIR, is not an interlocutory order barred from revision, and the informant has locus standi to challenge such order under Sections 397 and 401 CrPC.
Honnaiah T.H. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that a trial court’s refusal to mark the informant’s statement as an exhibit, which forms the basis of the FIR, is not an interlocutory order barred from revision and allowed the informant’s criminal revision petition to prevent miscarriage of justice.
Arabian Jacking Enterprises For Contracting & Trading Company v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay
The Bombay High Court upheld the arbitral award in favor of AJECT, ruling that the arbitrators correctly interpreted the price variation clause including both INR and foreign currency components, and that the award did not violate public policy or fundamental Indian law.
Smita Pansare & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court transferred the investigation of Comrade Govind Pansare's murder from the SIT to the Maharashtra ATS due to lack of progress, directing cooperation to ensure effective investigation without disrupting the ongoing trial.
Karmayogi Shankarraoji Patil & Ors. v. Ruia & Ruia Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the petitioners' appeal and directed closure of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act upon payment of interest and costs, holding that payment of cheque amount with interest justifies discharge even after issuance of process.
Phoenix ARC Private Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the Designated Authority under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act has only ministerial jurisdiction to assist secured creditors in taking possession and cannot adjudicate disputes or entertain third party objections, setting aside an order that delayed possession pending tenancy disputes.
Anil Ramesh Kolhe v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a man for raping a mentally retarded woman but reduced his sentence from life imprisonment to 10 years rigorous imprisonment, emphasizing the victim's incapacity to consent and the need for proportional sentencing.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Sandeep Kaushik
The Supreme Court modified a High Court order directing appointment after a flawed recruitment, awarding compensation instead of actual appointment due to changed circumstances and delay.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Sandeep Kaushik
The Supreme Court modified the High Court’s order directing appointment after a flawed recruitment, awarding monetary compensation instead due to changed circumstances and delay.
Sultan v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants due to doubts over the reliability of the dying declaration and contradictions in the prosecution evidence, emphasizing careful scrutiny of dying declarations before conviction.