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Supreme Court quashed FIR and charge sheet filed under Sections 498A, 504, 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC”) read with Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, citing abuse of process of law. Quashing of criminal proceedings – Allegations of matrimonial cruelty and dowry harassment – FIR filed as counterblast to a pending divorce case – No specific allegations in charge sheet – FIR and charge sheet held vexatious and quashed under Article 142 of the Constitution of India....

Supreme Court observed that the FIR was filed belatedly after the divorce petition. Charge of Section 376 IPC was dropped after two rounds of investigation, and no protest petition was filed. Relyin...

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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Sections 24 and 25 – Grant of Maintenance and Permanent Alimony in Void Marriages – Supreme Court Clarified the Legal Position on Alimony to Spouses of Void Marriages...

Matrimonial Law – Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Sections 24 and 25 – Spouse of a Void Marriage Entitled to Seek Maintenance – Discretionary Power of Court – Conduct of Parties Considered – Qu...

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Conviction Reversed – Prosecution Failed to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Supreme Court Set Aside Conviction Under Section 302 and Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Deficiencies in Evidence and Delay in Witness Statements Raised Doubt – Appellant Released....

Supreme Court found material contradictions and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. The delay in witness statements was unexplained, raising doubts. The ballistic report did not conclusivel...

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Quashing of FIR under Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 Allowed. Criminal Proceedings – Nature of Allegations Crucial in Determining Applicability of Special Penal Laws – Mere Registration of Multiple FIRs Not Sufficient for Invoking Gangster Act – Civil Disputes Given Criminal Colour Do Not Justify Invocation of the Act – Strict Interpretation of Penal Laws Mandatory – Right to Life & Liberty under Article 21....

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 21 – Protection of life and personal liberty – Invocation of stringent penal laws requires higher threshold of material evidence – State action must not b...

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Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 14, Article 16 – National Commission for Homeopathy Act, 2020 – Section 4 – Selection process for appointment as Chairperson – Violation of statutory eligibility criteria – Judicial interference warranted. Selection process for the Chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy held illegal due to non-fulfillment of statutory eligibility requirements – Supreme Court quashed the appointment....

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 14 – Public employment must be fair, non-arbitrary, and reasonable – Article 16 – Appointment to public office must adhere to statutory eligibility criter...

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Supreme Court Dismissed Habeas Corpus Petition as Infructuous—Claim of Defamation by Petitioner Held Misconceived. Habeas Corpus—Police Statement on Divorce Decree—Alleged Defamation—No Basis Found...

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition. Habeas Corpus petition becomes infructuous once the detenue is located—further inquiry is unnecessary. (Para 7) Statements made in open court, even if uncom...

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Supreme Court upheld High Court’s ruling that service tax on lottery distributors is unconstitutional under Entry 62, List II of the Constitution of India....

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 246, Article 248, Entry 62 List II – Finance Act, 1994 – Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998 – The Supreme Court held that lotteries fall under betting and g...

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Motor Vehicle Accident – Compensation Enhancement – Income Tax Return as Proof of Income – Future Prospects – Multiplier Method...

Constitution of India (COI) – Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA) – Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi (2017) 16 SCC 680 – Malarvizhi & Ors. v. United I...

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Acquittal Upheld in Dowry Death Case under Section 304B IPC. Presumption under Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, not invoked due to lack of proof of demand for dowry – Acquittal by High Court affirmed by the Supreme Court....

Acquittal upheld – Supreme Court found no substantive evidence proving demand for dowry – Material contradictions in witness statements – Presumption under Section 113B Evidence Act not attracte...

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Supreme Court Allowed Compensation Appeal in Fatal Motor Accident Case Involving Foreign Earnings, Applied Correct Multiplier and Exchange Rate....

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 166 – Compensation recalculated based on exchange rate at the time of claim filing and correct multiplier for deceased aged 43. Headnote: Constitution of India,...

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Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Sections 24 and 25 – Grant of Maintenance and Permanent Alimony in Void Marriages – Supreme Court Clarified the Legal Position on Alimony to Spouses of Void Marriages...

Conviction Reversed – Prosecution Failed to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Supreme Court Set Aside Conviction Under Section 302 and Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Deficiencies in Evidence and Delay in Witness Statements Raised Doubt – Appellant Released....

Supreme Court Dismissed Habeas Corpus Petition as Infructuous—Claim of Defamation by Petitioner Held Misconceived. Habeas Corpus—Police Statement on Divorce Decree—Alleged Defamation—No Basis Found...

Supreme Court upheld High Court’s ruling that service tax on lottery distributors is unconstitutional under Entry 62, List II of the Constitution of India....

Motor Vehicle Accident – Compensation Enhancement – Income Tax Return as Proof of Income – Future Prospects – Multiplier Method...

Acquittal Upheld in Dowry Death Case under Section 304B IPC. Presumption under Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, not invoked due to lack of proof of demand for dowry – Acquittal by High Court affirmed by the Supreme Court....

Supreme Court Allowed Compensation Appeal in Fatal Motor Accident Case Involving Foreign Earnings, Applied Correct Multiplier and Exchange Rate....

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High Court Allows Compensation to Family in Railway Death Case, Reversing Tribunal's Tresp...

Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petition in Land Acquisition Case Under National Highways A...

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order Directing De Novo Trial in Criminal Case Based o...

Supreme Court Upholds Award of Contract to Successful Bidder in Tender Dispute, Setting As...

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against In-Laws in Dowry Harassment Case Due to...

Supreme Court Allows Landowners' Appeal in Land Acquisition Compensation Case for Re-deter...