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Acquittal in Dowry Death Case – Supreme Court Quashes Conviction for Lack of Evidence. Failure to Prove Cruelty or Harassment Soon Before Death – Acquittal of Husband in Dowry Death Case.

Section 304-B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Dowry Death – Essential Ingredients – Section 113-B, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 – Presumption of Dowry...

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SC Acquits Man Accused of Murder Due to Unreliable Eyewitness Testimony Absence of credible eyewitnesses and material contradictions in prosecution evidence lead to acquittal.

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond a rea...

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Supreme Court Acquits Chandrabhan Sudam Sanap – Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Failure of the prosecution to establish an unbroken chain of circumstantial evidence led to the acquittal of the accused in a case involving abduction, sexual assault, and murder.

Major Acts Discussed: Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – S...

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"Supreme Court Upholds Restoration of Suit for Specific Performance Despite Initial Procedural Dismissal: Cause of Action Distinction Under Order II Rule 2 CPC Clarified" "Procedural bars must yield to substantive justice when causes of action in separate suits are distinct."

1. Delay Condonation and Leave Granted The Supreme Court condoned the delay in filing the Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) and granted leave to appea...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction in Dowry Harassment Case: Insufficient Evidence for Abetment of Suicide under IPC. Clarifies the distinction between presumptions under Sections 113A and 113B of the Evidence Act.

The appeal addressed the conviction of the appellant (brother-in-law) under Sections 306 and 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 4 of the ...

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Supreme Court Replaces Death Penalty with 25 Years Rigorous Imprisonment in Child Murder Case. Balancing Justice and Reformation in the "Rarest of Rare" Principle.

This judgment addresses the brutal murder and sexual assault of a four-year-old child. The appellant's conviction under IPC Sections 302, 364, 377, an...

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"High Court Judgment: Resolving Tenancy Disputes in the Prestigious HSBC Building Case" "A detailed scrutiny of legal rights, tenancy protections, and procedural compliance in a landmark case."

The tenancy dispute between The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. (HSBC) and the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) regarding ...

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Bombay High Court Confirms Eviction of Licensee in Landmark Tenancy Case. Interpretation of Section 15A of the Bombay Rent Act Clarified: Shared Licenses Do Not Confer Tenancy Rights.

The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Petitioners, legal heir of the original defendant, confirming the eviction order passed by ...

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Commercial Arbitration Dispute over Development Project Rights. A Dispute on Termination of Development Agreement Leads to Contentious Arbitration and Interim Relief Orders.

In the case under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Bombay High Court addressed a challenge to an interim relief order pa...

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"Supreme Court Acquits Appellants in Jharkhand Murder Case: Lack of Evidence Breaks the Chain" "Suspicion, no matter how strong, cannot substitute proof beyond doubt."

The Supreme Court of India, acquitted the appellants, reversing their convictions for the murder of Hamida Parween under Section 302 IPC. The Court em...