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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in POCSO and Rape Case Due to Inconsistent Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Section 376(2) IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act set aside as prosecutrix's evidence was unreliable and medical evidence did not support the allegations....

The appellant, Narayana Swamy, was convicted by the II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Chikkaballapura (sitting at Chintamani) in Spl.S.C.No.30/2016 for offences punishable under Section 376(2...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Union of India's Appeal Against Grant of Default Bail Under UAPA — Right to Default Bail Accrues on Expiry of 90 Days from First Remand, Subsequent Filing of Charge Sheet Does Not Defeat Right....

The Union of India filed writ appeals against an order of a learned Single Judge granting default bail to the respondents under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) read with ...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction for Grievous Hurt in Assault Case — Appellant Sentenced for Causing Death After Assault. Court Confirms Conviction Under Section 325 IPC for Grievous Hurt, Not Murder, as Death Was Not Intended but Resulted from Injuries....

The appellant, Sonu @ Khushal @ Tushar S/o Ashok Paswan, was convicted by the 2nd Adhoc Additional Sessions Judge, Nagpur, in Sessions Trial No. 327/2003 for offences under Sections 325 and 323 of the...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Dying Declaration and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside as dying declaration was not recorded in proper form and medical evidence contradicted the prosecution story....

The appellant, Sau. Suwarna Onkar Vite, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Khamgaon, for the murder of her aunt-in-law, Sushilabai Wamanrao Vite, under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Cod...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Termination of Assistant Professor for Insufficient Workload — Violation of Natural Justice and University Ordinances. Termination without prior notice or opportunity to show cause held illegal as it contravenes Section 61 of the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 and Ordinance 6 of Nagpur University....

The petitioner, Sarika d/o Satyavijay Maske, was appointed as an Assistant Professor in Botany at St. Francis De Sales College, Nagpur, on 21 November 2009 on probation for two years. Her appointment ...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Enhanced Demand in Electricity Theft Case — Appellate Authority Cannot Enhance Contract Demand Without Cross-Objection. Maximum demand for electricity charges cannot be increased by appellate authority in absence of cross-objection by the board under the Electricity Act, 2003....

The petitioner, M/s Ravi Steel Industries, a partnership firm, challenged two appellate orders passed by the Appellate Authority (respondent No.2) under the Maharashtra State Electricity Board. The pe...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Against Illegal Demolition by Municipal Corporation Without Due Process — Directions Issued for Reconstruction or Compensation. Demolition of structure without notice violates principles of natural justice and guidelines under Section 351 of Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888....

The petitioner, Deepak S. Kamble, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the demolition of his structures by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai on 6 ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Reconstruction of Demolished Structures in MCGM Demolition Case — Violation of Natural Justice as No Notice Given Under MMC Act. Court held that demolition without notice under Section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 is illegal and directed restoration of status quo ante....

The petitioners, M/s. Sunbeam High Tech Developers Private Limited and others, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the demolition of their structures by th...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Auction Sale of Cooperative Bank's Property Under Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act. Court Holds That Auction Purchaser Acquires Valid Title Even If Underlying Award Is Later Set Aside, as Sale Confirmation Is a Separate Proceeding Under Section 98 of the Act....

The case concerns four writ petitions filed in the Bombay High Court relating to a plot of land bearing No.21, admeasuring 810 sq. meters, out of Survey No.14 part of Village Chembur, Taluka Kurla, Di...