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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Dowry Harassment Case Due to Settlement and Lack of Specific Allegations Against In-Laws. The court held that where parties have settled and allegations are vague against relatives, continuation of proceedings is an abuse of process....

The applicants, including the husband and his relatives, filed a criminal application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of FIR No. 389/2020 registered at Bhag...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petitioner's Claim for Subsidy Reimbursement in Solar Mission Case Due to Disputed Questions of Fact. Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India Held Inappropriate for Adjudicating Contractual Subsidy Claims Requiring Evidence....

The petitioner, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to the respondents, the Union of India and the Indian Renewable E...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Rape Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 376(2)(j)(n) and 506 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Ajijkha (Khan) Bismillakha (Khan), was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Amravati, for offences under Sections 376(2)(j)(n) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and sentenc...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Permission for Alteration of Open Spaces in Housing Project — Open Spaces Sanctioned in Approved Layout Cannot Be Reduced Under Guise of Surplus Area. The Court held that purchasers of plots have a right to the open spaces as shown in the approved layout, and any deviation requires fresh approval and consent of all affected parties....

The petitioners, residents and plot owners of the project 'Aldeia de Goa' at Bambolim, challenged the permission/NOC dated 11.12.2020 granted by the Deputy Town Planner (Respondent No.2) to the develo...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Inadequate Compensation Assessment. Legal Representatives of Deceased Medical Practitioner Granted Enhanced Compensation Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellants, legal representatives of deceased Kamlakar Pawar, filed a motor accident claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation of Rs.9,00,000/- for the...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Kidnapping for Ransom Under Section 364-A IPC — Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Identification of Accused. The court held that the chain of circumstances including last seen, recovery of the victim, and demand of ransom was complete, and the testimony of the victim was reliable....

The present appeal was filed by the original accused persons, Jilani Khaja Sikalkar and Kalim Shahanoor Sikalkar, challenging their conviction by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Parbhani in Ses...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition of Dismissed Clerk in MSEDCL Disciplinary Proceeding for Violation of Natural Justice. Enquiry conducted without summoning witnesses or providing opportunity for cross-examination renders dismissal order unsustainable....

The petitioner, a clerk employed with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), was dismissed from service by order dated 26.06.2018 following disciplinary proceedings. ...