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Dishonour of Cheques — Security Deposit — Refund Conditional Upon Vacant Possession — Conviction Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Set Aside

The refund of security deposit was contingent on the respondent handing over vacant possession of the flat. The appellant was entitled to deduct unpa...

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Supreme Court of India set aside the High Court’s conviction and life sentence under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’), granting acquittal due to inconsistent dying declarations and lack of corroborative evidence.

Supreme Court of India – Acquittal Granted, Benefit of Doubt Extended a) Inconsistent dying declarations require corroboration (Para 12-14) b) ...

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Supreme Court Rules on Custody of US Citizen with Intellectual Disability: Repatriation to US Deemed in Best Interest. Court Emphasizes Best Interests of Child Over Parental Disputes, Upholds Guardianship Order

Best Interests of the Child: The Court emphasized that the welfare and best interests of the child are paramount in custody disputes, especially when...

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Supreme Court Acquitted Appellant Due to Lack of Conclusive Evidence Regarding Handwriting on Postal Cover — Convictions Set Aside. Insufficient Proof of Disputed Document — Prosecution’s Failure to Exhibit Primary Evidence Led to Acquittal

Failure to produce the original postal cover as primary evidence rendered the expert report inadmissible — Prosecution’s inability to prov...

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Supreme Court Quashed Criminal Proceedings Citing Consensual Relationship — No Element of Deceit or Misconception of Fact

Long-Standing Consensual Relationship Cannot Be Construed as Rape Based on Alleged False Promise of Marriage — Prosecution Held as Gross Abuse o...

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Supreme Court of India Cancels Bail of Two Accused in Dowry Death Case. Apex Court Emphasizes the Need for Stricter Judicial Scrutiny in Cases Involving Alleged Dowry Deaths — Calls for Expeditious Trial

The Court underscored the need for heightened judicial vigilance in cases of dowry deaths and the importance of considering the broader societal impac...

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Interpretation Of Manufacturing Process Under Factories Act, 1948 – Business Of Laundry Held To Constitute Manufacturing Process – Premises Deemed A Factory – Order Issuing Process Restored.

a. Definition of manufacturing process under Section 2(k) includes washing and cleaning for delivery and use – Laundry service falls squarely within...

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Conviction under Sections 302/149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) set aside — Benefit of doubt granted — Prosecution failed to establish the accused’s involvement beyond reasonable doubt.

Sole testimony of an interested witness without independent corroboration cannot form the basis for conviction (Para 18) Failure to seize crucial evi...

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Supreme Court Refused Quashing of FIR but Granted Anticipatory Bail to the Appellant – Allegations of Misuse of Official Position and Criminal Breach of Trust under Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

The Court emphasized the need for thorough investigation into the allegations of misuse of powers under the Bombay Land Revenue Code, 1879 – Appella...

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Supreme Court Quashes High Court's Stay on Discharge Order — Upholds Liberty of Accused. Apex Court Reaffirms Higher Pedestal of Discharged Accused — Lays Down Strict Parameters for Stay on Discharge Orders

Supreme Court quashed the High Court’s stay and surrender order — Held that stay on discharge orders should only be granted in rare and exceptiona...