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Bombay High Court Allows Revision Against Remand Order in Criminal Case Where Accused Were Acquitted for Want of Prosecution Evidence. The Sessions Court's order of remand was set aside as it exceeded its jurisdiction in an appeal against acquittal....

The applicants, Sudhakar s/o Baburao Biradar and Vaishali w/o Shivprasad Biradar, were original accused in Crime No. 214/2006 registered at Udgir Police Station (Rural) for offences under Sections 406...

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Bombay High Court Allows Management's Writ Petition Challenging Education Officer's Reinstatement Order. The Court held that the Education Officer lacked jurisdiction to order reinstatement without prior approval of the Deputy Director under Section 5 of the MEPS Act, 1977....

The petitioner, Rahuri Education Society, through its Secretary, filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 30-06-2018 passed by the Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar, di...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Lookout Circular Issued Against POCSO Accused; Directs Recall for Violation of Fundamental Right to Travel. LOC Issued Without Satisfaction of Conditions Under Official Memorandum Dated 22-02-2021; Court Finds No Evidence of Evasion or Flight Risk....

The case involved a writ petition filed by a senior data scientist seeking the recall of a Lookout Circular (LOC) issued against him in connection with a criminal case under the POCSO Act. The petitio...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Appellant in POCSO Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Failure to Prove Sexual Intent. Conviction under Sections 11(i) and 12 of POCSO Act Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Establish Sexual Assault Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Mahadev Narayan Bhusari, was convicted by the Special Judge, Warora, in Special (POCSO) Case No.10/2015 for offences under Sections 341, 354-A, 354-D of the Indian Penal Code and Sectio...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal for Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claim — Applies Multiplier of 18 and Adds 40% Future Prospects for Deceased Labourer Aged 28 Years. Tribunal's award of Rs. 8,10,000 enhanced to Rs. 14,80,800 with interest at 7.5% per annum....

The appellants, being the widow, minor children, and mother of the deceased Dhondiba Gomaji Daware, filed a claim petition before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bhokar, seeking compensation for h...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Eye-Witness and Procedural Lapses. Conviction under Section 302 IPC for wife's murder set aside as sole eye-witness's testimony found inconsistent and inquest panchanama conducted at hospital instead of spot....

The appellant, Ashok Ratan Sonawne, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Dhule, for the murder of his wife under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment. The prosecution case was...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against Rejection of Plaint, Holds Appeal Lies Under Section 96 CPC. Rejection of plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC is a decree under Section 2(2) CPC and appealable under Section 96 CPC, not subject to writ jurisdiction....

The petitioner, Udasing Jagmohansing Dikhat-Thakur, filed Special Civil Suit No. 14 of 2022 in the Court of Civil Judge Senior Division, Beed, seeking declaration, possession, and cancellation of a sa...

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Bombay High Court Allows Teachers' Petitions Challenging Denial of Salary in Aided Schools — Held That Refusal to Grant Approval to Appointments Was Arbitrary. Teachers Entitled to Salary as Per Government Resolutions Under Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977....

The judgment involves a group of writ petitions filed by teachers employed in aided schools in Maharashtra, challenging the denial of salary and benefits by the State authorities. The petitioners, Ani...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim, Holds Insurer Liable for Autorickshaw Accident Despite Driver Lacking Transport Endorsement. Driving Licence for Light Motor Vehicle Covers Autorickshaw as Public Transport Vehicle Under Section 2(21) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The case involves an appeal by the National Insurance Company Ltd. against the judgment and award dated 24.10.2009 passed by the MACT, Mangaluru in MVC No.1090/2007, where the Tribunal fastened liabil...