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High standards of honesty and proportionality in disciplinary actions reaffirmed by the Supreme Court.

  Principles of Natural Justice: Breach of natural justice alone is insufficient for setting aside disciplinary action if the misconduct is proven...

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Supreme Court Grants Probation in Cross-Family Dispute. Extension of Probation Act Benefits Under Article 142 of the Constitution of India.

Benefit of probation extended under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, applying Article 142 to ensure parity with cross-case. Appellant dir...

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"Bombay High Court Upholds Trial Court Acquittal in Civil Dispute-Turned Criminal Case" "Court emphasizes lack of reliable evidence, rejects prosecution case citing contradictions and civil dispute context."

The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal challenging the acquittal of two accused by the Trial Court. The case, rooted in a civil property d...

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"Highway Heist Unraveled: The Cash Van Robbery and the Road to Justice" "A Daring Robbery, a Complex Investigation, and a Pursuit of Truth."

This case pertains to a meticulously executed cash van heist involving the theft of ₹2.36 crores during transit between Axis Bank branches. The inci...

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"Conviction Modified: Appellant’s Acquittal & Sentencing Reduced for Assault on Public Servant" "Minor offence distinction under IPC 353 and 186 clarified, leading to partial acquittal and reduction of sentence."

  1. Background of the Case Complainant Sagar Patil, Block Development Officer, relieved Appellant/Punam Aundhakar (Accus...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case, Citing Unreliable Testimony. Conviction based solely on unreliable evidence overturned; benefit of doubt extended.

The Supreme Court of India overturned the conviction of the appellant under Sections 294(b), 341, and 302 IPC, holding that the High Court erred in co...

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Acquittal Upheld in Contraband Gold Case. Procedural and evidentiary gaps lead to dismissal of the appeal against acquittal.

The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of Smt. Ameenabi, accused of possessing contraband gold under the Customs Act, 1962, and the Gold (Control)...

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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...

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Acquittal of Accused in Dowry Harassment Case Upheld by Bombay High Court.“Mere allegations or harassment without substantive evidence cannot amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC.”

The Bombay High Court reaffirmed the principle that mere allegations of dowry harassment or cruelty, unsupported by evidence or specific details, are ...

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"State of Maharashtra v. Deepak Buradkar: A Clash of Law, Ownership, and Justice" Balancing rights, procedural rigor, and allegations of malice in timber trade.

This case deals with a legal battle over the confiscation of timber logs, allegations of unauthorized transportation, malicious prosecution, and the e...