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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Cheque Bounce Case Due to Failure to Prove Legally Enforceable Debt. Conviction under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 set aside as complainant failed to establish that the cheque was issued for a legally enforceable debt or liability.

The revision petition was filed by Sri. Shanmugam (petitioner) against the judgment of conviction and sentence dated 03.12.2022 passed in C.C.No.259/2...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Order Allowing Amendment of Complaint in Cheque Dishonour Case — Amendment After Cognizance and Process Held Not Permissible Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

The case involves a criminal application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, filed by the applicants (accused) challenging an o...

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Supreme Court Awards Compensation to Victims of Meerut Fire Tragedy Due to State and Organizer Negligence. State and Organizers Held Jointly and Severally Liable for Deaths and Injuries from Fire at Victoria Park Exhibition Due to Failure to Obtain Permissions and Ensure Fire Safety.

The Supreme Court dealt with a writ petition filed by victims of a fire tragedy that occurred on April 10, 2006, at Victoria Park, Meerut, during the ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Owner's Appeals in Motor Accident Claims — Insurer's Liability Limited to Statutory Amount Due to Breach of Permit Conditions. Owner Liable for Excess Compensation as Vehicle Was Operated Beyond Authorized Route Without Valid Permit.

The case involves multiple appeals arising from motor accident claims. The appellant, Devendra Kanhaiyalal Newaskar, is the owner of a vehicle involve...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Cheque Dishonour Case, Reverses Acquittal. Complainant Established Ingredients Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Accused Failed to Discharge Reverse Burden Under Section 139.

The appellant, Suresh Nakra, filed a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) against the respondent, Murugesan Ad...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Claimant's failure to produce valid driving licence and negligence in driving led to reduction of compensation by 50%.

The case involves two appeals filed by the Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. against the judgment and award dated 03.10.2009 passed by the Civil Judge (Sr.D...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeals in Turf Club Dispute Over Horse Race Doping Allegations — Interim Injunction Set Aside. Court holds that internal disciplinary proceedings of a club are not subject to judicial review unless they violate principles of natural justice or statutory provisions.

The case involves a dispute arising from horse racing at the Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd. (RWITC). The plaintiff, Vinayak J. Gaekwad, owned a ho...