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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Cheque Bounce Case Due to Failure to Prove Legally Enforceable Debt. Dishonour of Cheque Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — Complainant Failed to Establish Loan Transaction and Legally Enforceable Debt.

The case arises from a complaint filed by Smt. Jayamma @ Nagamma (respondent) against Smt. Jayamma (petitioner/accused) under Section 138 of the Negot...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Excise Act Case Due to Procedural Lapses and Lack of Independent Witnesses. Conviction under Sections 32 and 34 of Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 set aside as prosecution failed to prove conscious possession of illicit liquor.

The case involves a criminal revision petition filed by four accused persons challenging their conviction under Sections 32 and 34 of the Karnataka Ex...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision Petition in Cheque Bounce Case — Conviction and Fine of Rs.1.80 Crore Upheld. Dishonour of Cheque for Rs.90 Lakhs Issued Towards Repayment of Loan — Presumption Under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Not Rebutted by Accused.

The case involves a criminal revision petition filed by the accused (Maxworth Realty India Ltd. and its Chairman & Managing Director K. Kesava) challe...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction Under Section 326 IPC for Grievous Hurt with Dangerous Weapon. Appellate Court's Reversal of Acquittal Based on Proper Reappreciation of Evidence and Medical Testimony is Maintainable.

The case pertains to a criminal revision filed by Yogesh Gajanan Sayankar and Dhanraj Shalikrao Sayankar against the judgment of the Additional Sessio...

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Bombay High Court Discharges Respondents in Suo Motu Criminal Contempt for Alleged Willful Disobedience of Court Orders. Court holds that mere breach of undertaking does not constitute criminal contempt unless it scandalizes or lowers authority of court.

The High Court of Bombay initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against respondent no.1 (M.N. Navale, President of Sinhgad Technical Educati...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Two Accused for Murder in Land Dispute Case. Life imprisonment confirmed for accused Nos. 1 and 8 under Section 302 read with 34 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony and medical evidence.

The case arises from a land dispute leading to the murder of Ashok Parjane. The trial court convicted accused No. 1 Kundalik and accused No. 8 Dhansin...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in Gang Rape Case — Inconsistent Victim Testimony and Lack of Corroboration Lead to Upholding of Acquittal Under Section 376(2)(g) IPC.

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the acquittal of five respondents (original accused) by the Additional Sessions Judge, Jalgaon, in Sessions ...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Rape Case Due to Unreliable Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 376 and 506 IPC set aside as prosecutrix's evidence was inconsistent and medical evidence did not establish rape.

The appellant, Suresh Karbhari Wadge, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Shrirampur, for offences under Sections 376 (rape) and 506 (crim...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Credible Evidence. Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside as prosecution witnesses turned hostile and circumstantial evidence insufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

The appellant, Rani alias Anjali w/o Vaijinath Shinde, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Omerga, in Sessions Case No.16 of 2012 for the ...