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Supreme Court and High Court Judgment Reports

A curated historical collection of Indian Supreme Court and High Court judgment reports, covering civil, criminal, constitutional, taxation, employment, property and other legal disputes.

Understanding Indian Court Judgments

Judicial decisions explain how courts interpret legislation, constitutional provisions and legal principles. Article 141 of the Constitution of India provides that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within India. Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue specified writs and directions; Article 136 concerns the Supreme Court's discretionary special leave to appeal.

A judgment must be read in the context of its facts, issues, operative directions and subsequent judicial treatment. High Court rulings are particularly relevant within their territorial jurisdiction, while their wider persuasive value depends on the issue and applicable precedent.

Archive notice: The linked LawDadi reports below are historical coverage, primarily from 2017 and 2018. They are not a live feed of 2026 judgments. Some rulings may have been distinguished, overruled, modified or affected by later statutory changes. Verify current law and the complete judgment before citation.

Current Legal Research and Official Court Sources

Use official databases to verify case status, full-text orders and later decisions.

For criminal-law reports involving older offences or proceedings, consider the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act alongside the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, which generally came into force on 1 July 2024, subject to commencement exceptions and savings.

Historical Judgment Reports

Browse the original reports below. Headlines reflect the archived coverage, not a fresh assessment of present legal validity.