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Bombay High Court Confirms Death Sentence for Rape and Murder of Minor under POCSO Act and IPC. Circumstantial Evidence Including Last Seen Theory Sufficient to Sustain Conviction and Death Penalty in Rarest of Rare Case.

The case pertains to the confirmation of the death sentence awarded to Atul Rama Lote by the Special Judge (POCSO), Thane, for the rape and murder of ...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Allows Criminal Writ Petition Seeking Concurrent Sentences Under Section 427 CrPC in Cheque Dishonour Cases. Sentences of Imprisonment Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Directed to Run Concurrently Considering Totality of Circumstances.

The petitioners, Mr. Krishna Venkatesh and Carl David Holiday Resorts Pvt. Ltd., were convicted by the Judicial Magistrate First Class at Mapusa, Goa,...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Abetment of Suicide Case Due to Lack of Mens Rea and Active Participation. Joint Suicide Pact Does Not Amount to Abetment Under Section 306 IPC.

The case pertains to the death of actress Ms. Pratyusha, who consumed poison along with the appellant, Gudipalli Siddhartha Reddy, on 23rd February 20...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Dowry Harassment Case Due to Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction. Proceedings under Sections 324 and 498A IPC initiated at Mangaluru set aside as no part of cause of action arose within that jurisdiction.

The petitioner, Dr. Aakash Shetty, filed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of proceedings in C.C.No.1712/2017 (P.C.No.100/2016) pe...

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Bombay High Court Allows Quashing of Criminal Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute Following Compromise. Husband and Wife Settle Differences Before Marriage Counsellor, Leading to Termination of Dowry Harassment Case.

The applicants, including the husband (applicant no.1), his father, mother, and two brothers, filed a criminal application under Section 482 CrPC seek...

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High Court of Bombay Confirms Death Sentence for Accused in Rape and Murder of Four-Year-Old Girl. Conviction under Sections 302, 376(2)(i), 377, 363, 366, 201 read with 34 of Indian Penal Code Upheld for Acts Committed in Furtherance of Common Intention.

The case arises from a reference under Section 366 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for confirmation of the death sentence and an appeal agains...

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High Court of Karnataka Considers Revision Against Summons for Offence Under Section 92 of Factories Act, 1948 for Alleged Violation of Rule 79-A(b) of Karnataka Factories Rules, 1969. Director Argues Lack of Vicarious Liability and Procedural Flaws, but Full Order Not Available.

The revision petition was filed by a director of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., a company engaged in manufacturing beverages, seeking to qua...