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Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal in Attempt to Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Doubtful Prosecution Case. Alleged Stabbing Incident Lacks Credible Witnesses and Medical Evidence, Fails to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Section 307 IPC....

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the judgment and order dated 07.09.1995 passed by the 5th Additional Sessions Judge, Ahmednagar in Sessions Case No. 97/1992, whereby the respondent-accused w...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Talathi in Corruption Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Proof of Demand. Conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 set aside as prosecution failed to establish demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, Vikas Baburao Marathe, a Talathi (revenue officer), was convicted by the Special Judge, Jalgaon, for offences under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corrupti...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Revision Against Rejection of Plaint in Guardianship Dispute — Mother's Application Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC Rejected as Petition Not Maintainable Under Section 9 of Guardians and Wards Act, 1890...

The case involves a Civil Revision Application filed by the original non-applicants (petitioners) against the order of the District Judge, Dhule, rejecting their application under Order VII Rule 11 of...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Revisional Order in Private Complaint for Trespass and Mischief — Revisional Court's Mechanical Order Set Aside. Court holds that revisional court must apply mind and record reasons before interfering with dismissal of complaint under Section 203 Cr.P.C....

The petitioner, Dr. Aravinda Rao H.T., was arrayed as accused No.4 in a private complaint filed by respondent No.1, P. Devdas Shetty, before the JMFC (II Court), Mangalore, for offences punishable und...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Accused in Private Complaint for Want of Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC — Criminal Proceedings Initiated Without Mandatory Sanction Are Void Ab Initio...

The petitioner, Dr. Aravinda Rao H.T., was arrayed as accused No.4 in a private complaint filed by respondent No.1, P. Devdas Shetty, before the JMFC (II Court), Mangalore, for offences punishable und...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses State and Complainant Appeals Against Acquittal in Murder Case — Circumstantial Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Accused Acquitted of Charges Under Sections 363, 302, and 201 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 as Prosecution Failed to Prove Last Seen Theory and Motive....

The case pertains to the murder of a child, for which the accused S.B. Mahadevakumar was charged under Sections 363, 302, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The prosecution's case was based on ci...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Public Servant in Private Complaint for Want of Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC — Criminal Proceedings Initiated Without Mandatory Sanction Are Void Ab Initio...

The petitioner, Dr. Aravinda Rao H.T., was arrayed as accused No.4 in a private complaint filed by respondent No.1, P. Devdas Shetty, before the JMFC (II Court), Mangalore, for offences punishable und...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses State and Complainant Appeals Against Acquittal in Murder Case — Circumstantial Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Accused Acquitted of Charges Under Sections 363, 302, and 201 IPC as Prosecution Failed to Prove Last Seen Theory and Motive....

The case pertains to the kidnapping and murder of a 7-year-old boy, the son of the complainant (PW.2). The accused, S.B. Mahadevakumar, was charged under Sections 363, 302, and 201 IPC. The prosecutio...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Continuation of Employment Under Section 47 of Persons with Disabilities Act for Bedridden Employee. Employee Suffering Complete Paralysis and Unable to Comprehend Cannot Be Considered 'Disabled' Under the Act for Purpose of Retaining Employment....

The petitioner, Amrut Yeshwant Mate, was an employee of Zilla Parishad, Bhandara. He suffered paralysis and became completely bedridden, unable to understand or comprehend anything. The petitioner sou...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit for Specific Performance of Agreement for Sale of Trust Property — Plaintiff Failed to Prove Readiness and Willingness. Agreement for Sale of Charitable Trust Land Requires Sanction Under Section 36 of Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950; Time Was Not of Essence but Plaintiff's Conduct Showed Lack of Readiness....

The plaintiff, Bastion Constructions, a partnership firm engaged in building and development, filed a suit for specific performance of an agreement for sale of two parcels of land owned by the F.E. Di...