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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Injured Claimant in Motor Accident Case — Multiplier Applied as Per Age of Injured Person, Not the Age of Parents. The Court recalculated loss of future income using multiplier 17 and enhanced total compensation from Rs. 1,67,000 to Rs. 2,57,600 under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellant, Kumari Shanta, a 27-year-old private teacher, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle ac...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Claimants' Appeal for Enhancement Dismissed as Tribunal's Assessment of Income and Multiplier Was Correct....

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the legal representatives of the deceased, S. Virupanna @ Virupanna, who died in a road accident on 22.05.2014. The deceased was a pedestr...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased. Claimants' Appeal for Enhancement Dismissed as Deceased was Contributing to Accident by Riding Without Helmet and Without Valid Driving License....

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on 20.04.2014 when the deceased S. Virupanna @ Virupanna was riding as a pillion on a motorcycle that collided with a Chevrolet vehicle. The decease...

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High Court Acquits Accused in Prevention of Corruption Act Case Due to Unproven Demand and Probable Defence of Loan Repayment. Conviction Under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) Reversed as Proof of Demand for Illegal Gratification Not Established Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appeal arose from a conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The accused, a stenographer in the office of the Civil Surgeon, Nagpur, was convicted by the Special Judge for demandin...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Appellants in Attempt to Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Doubtful Prosecution Case. Allegation of Pushing Victim from Running Train Fails as Medical Evidence and Witness Testimony Contradict Prosecution Version....

The appellants, Kanchan Deokisanjee Panpalia and Tara Harishkumar Panpalia, were convicted by the 4th Additional Sessions Judge, Akola, for offences under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC and sent...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Life Conviction for Murder Under Section 302 IPC — Stabbing Motivated by Land Dispute Between Cousins. The court found the prosecution's case proved beyond reasonable doubt based on eyewitness testimony and motive, dismissing the appeal....

The appellant, Maroti Anandrao Todase, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Kelapur for the murder of his cousin brother, Raju, under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to l...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition for Alteration of Charge in Criminal Case Due to Defective Framing and Violation of Cr.P.C. Provisions. Non-compliance with Section 239 Cr.P.C. and improper joinder of distinct offences under Sections 212, 218, 219, 220, 223 Cr.P.C. renders charge illegal and liable to be altered....

The petitioners, Bharat Uttam Rajurkar, Mahadev Uttamrao Rajurkar, and Sachin Mahadevrao Rajurkar, filed a Criminal Writ Petition before the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) challenging the orders of ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses MPSC and State Petitions Challenging MAT Order on Shortlisting Criteria for Director of Health Services. Recruitment Rules Mandate Consideration of All Eligible Candidates, Not Shortlisting....

The case involves a challenge by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) and the State of Maharashtra against an order of the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) dated 23/11/2016. The M...

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Bombay High Court Alters Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide in Domestic Violence Case — Lack of Intent to Kill Leads to Reduction of Sentence. Accused's Act of Setting Wife on Fire During Sudden Quarrel Held Not Murder Under Section 302 IPC but Culpable Homicide Under Section 304(ii) IPC....

The appellant, Rakesh Rajan Nayar, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, for the murder of his wife Rohini under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment. The incident occurr...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Appellants in Section 498A IPC Case Due to Insufficient Evidence of Cruelty and Dowry Demand. Conviction set aside as prosecution failed to prove that the deceased was subjected to cruelty or harassment for dowry shortly before her death....

The appellants, Nizar Razzakali Panjwani, Nadir Razzakali Panjwani (expired), Roshanbhai Razzakali Panjwani (expired), and Parwin Nadir Panjwani, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Nashi...