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Madras High Court Acquits Accused in SC/ST Act Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Doubtful Caste Insult. Conviction under Sections 302, 341, 294(b), 506(ii) IPC r/w SC/ST Act set aside as prosecution failed to prove caste-based motive and murder beyond reasonable doubt.

The case involves an appeal by Rajesh, Mahadevan, and Anand (Accused Nos.1, 2, and 6) against their conviction and sentence by the I Additional and Se...

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Relatives in Dowry and Domestic Violence Case Due to Vague and Generalized Allegations. Specific Overt Acts Required to Fasten Criminal Liability Under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

The Supreme Court allowed appeals by Geddam Jhansi and Geddam Sathyakama Jabali, quashing criminal proceedings against them under Section 498A, 506 IP...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Stepfather in Rape Case Due to Lack of Corroboration and Inconsistent Testimony of Victim. Conviction under Sections 376 and 506(ii) IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

The appellant, Sameer Sarkar, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Goa for offences under Sections 376 and 506(ii) of the Indian Penal Code...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Appellant in Murder Case Based on Credible Witness Testimony. Acquittal of Co-Accused Upheld for Lack of Overt Act Under Sections 302, 452, 149 IPC.

The case arises from an incident on 28.03.2008 at about 11:00 p.m., where three accused persons, including appellant Murli Maniram Dhurve (accused no....

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Supreme Court Allows Wife's Complaint at Parental Home in Section 498A IPC Case — Jurisdiction Based on Continuing Offence and Consequences Under CrPC Sections 178 and 179.

The case involved a group of appeals concerning the jurisdictional issue under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) read with Sections 177, 178...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 144, 148, 302, 504, 109 read with 149 IPC set aside as sole eyewitness's evidence was inconsistent and not supported by other witnesses.

The case pertains to a criminal appeal filed by eight accused persons against their conviction and sentence by the District and Sessions Judge, Bagalk...

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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against In-Laws in Dowry Harassment Case — Allegations Found Vague and Lacking Specificity Under Section 498A IPC. General and Omnibus Allegations Against Husband's Relatives Without Specific Overt Acts Do Not Constitute Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC.

The applicants, Mangal s/o Narayan Giri (father-in-law) and Pushpa w/o Mangal Giri (mother-in-law), filed a criminal application under Section 482 of ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal in Insurance Claim Dispute — Lockout Not Covered Under Riot and Strike Policy. Consequential loss claim fails as lockout is not a peril insured under the fire and riot/strike extension policies.

The appellant, M/s. Century Textiles & Industries Ltd., a public limited company, filed a suit against four insurance companies (Oriental Fire & Gener...