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Madras High Court Reduces Compensation in Motor Accident Case Due to Contributory Negligence — Deceased Motorcyclist Found 50% Liable for Collision with Tipper Lorry. The court apportioned liability equally after finding the deceased was riding on the wrong side of the road.

The appeal was filed by the insurance company challenging the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal in M.C.O.P.No.138...

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Gujarat High Court Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in Dowry Death Case — No Proof of Abetment to Suicide or Cruelty Under Sections 498A, 306, 114 IPC. The dying declaration did not implicate the accused and the prosecution failed to establish cruelty beyond reasonable doubt.

The State of Gujarat filed an appeal under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, against the judgment and order of acquittal dated 03.1...

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Gujarat High Court Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in Dowry Death Case — No Evidence of Abetment to Suicide or Cruelty. Acquittal upheld as prosecution failed to prove that the deceased was subjected to cruelty or that the accused instigated suicide under Sections 498A, 306, 506(1) IPC.

The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of Shaikh Ismailbhai Ajitbhai (respondent-accused) by the Additional Sessions Judge, Ahmedabad in ...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Abetment to Suicide Case Due to Lack of Evidence of Instigation or Intent. Conviction under Sections 306/114 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Abetment Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal by the accused against their conviction under Sections 306/114 IPC for abetment to suicide. The case arose from t...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Insurance Company Appeal in Workmen's Compensation Case — Death of Driver During Employment Covered. The Court held that the insurer is liable under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 for a driver's death during employment, even if not caused by vehicle use.

The case involves an appeal by the United India Insurance Company against an award of the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation at Jalna in W.C.A.No...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Charge Sheet Against Teachers in Student Death Case Due to Lack of Criminal Negligence. Section 304A IPC Not Attracted as Death Was Accidental and Not Attributable to Any Rash or Negligent Act of the Accused.

The case pertains to a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) by eight petitioners, who were teacher...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Charge Sheet Against Teachers in Student Death Case Due to Lack of Criminal Negligence. Section 304A IPC requires gross negligence and direct causation, not mere accident or civil liability.

The petitioners, teachers and the secretary of Mother Theresa School, sought quashing of the charge sheet in C.C. No.1505/2012 pending before the Prin...