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Bombay High Court Acquits Husband in Part in Dowry Death Appeal. Conviction under Section 306 IPC set aside due to lack of evidence of abetment, but conviction under Section 498A IPC upheld for cruelty.

The appellant, Somnath Yeshwant Shirsat, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Nashik for offences under Sections 498A and 306 of the Indian...

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High Court Dismisses Appeal in POCSO Act Case -- Appellant Convicted for Sexual Assault on Minor Under IPC Section 376(2)(f)(i) and POCSO Act Sections 5(i), 5(m), 5(p) -- Life Imprisonment and Fine Upheld Based on Victim's Credible Testimony and Medical Evidence

The High Court dismissed criminal appeal challenging conviction for sexual assault on minor -- Appellant was convicted by trial court under Section 37...

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Accused in Dowry Death Case Due to Contradictory Dying Declarations and Lack of Corroboration. Benefit of Doubt Given for Murder Charge but Conviction for Cruelty Maintained Under Section 498A IPC.

The case involves three criminal appeals arising from the death of a young married woman within nine months of her marriage due to burn injuries. The ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision Petition in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Conviction for Cheque Bounce Upheld. Dishonour of Cheque for Discharge of Existing Debt Attracts Liability Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

The criminal revision petition was filed by the accused-petitioner challenging the judgment dated 31.10.2012 passed by the II Addl. District and Sessi...

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High Court of Bombay Dismisses State Appeal in Corruption Case — Acquittal Upheld Due to Unreliable Trap Witness and Lack of Corroboration. Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Not Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 7 and 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the judgment and order dated 29.11.2003 passed by the Special Judge and Additional Sessions Judge, Akola, in...

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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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High Court Acquits Accused in Railways Act Case Due to Lack of Mens Rea. Tractor-trailer crossing railway track without permission does not constitute offense under Section 161 of Railways Act, 1989 as it requires intention to cause damage or obstruction.

The petitioner, Hanumanthanayak, was convicted by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Holenarsipur, in C.C. No. 3/07 for an offense under Section 161...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Grievous Hurt Case Due to Inconsistent Medical Evidence and Doubtful Identification. Conviction under Sections 324 and 326 IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused caused the injuries.

The case arises from a criminal revision petition filed by four accused persons challenging their conviction under Sections 324 and 326 read with Sect...