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Acquittal in a Sensitive POCSO Case: Evidence and Procedure Questioned. Presumption under POCSO rebutted due to foundational gaps in evidence.

1. Background: The appellant, Sikandar Somsingh Chavhan, was convicted for rape under Section 376(2)(l) IPC and Sections 3, 4, 5(k), and 6 of the POC...

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"High Court Confirms Conviction of Son-in-law for Heinous Act Against Mother-in-law" "Justice for the Vulnerable, Upholding Sanctity of Relations."

Conviction and Sentencing Offences: Section 366 IPC (Kidnapping) Section 376(2)(f) IPC (Rape on a woman incapable of giving consent due to auth...

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"Supreme Court Addresses Child Marriage: A Call for Stronger Enforcement and Protection of Minors" "The apex court reaffirms the nation's commitment to ending child marriage through enhanced legal measures and societal reforms."

The Supreme Court of India in its 2024 judgment, under Chief Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, addressed the persistent issue of child marriages i...

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Supreme Court Acquits Appellants, Sets Aside Conviction and Death Penalty. A case of alleged murder unraveling due to unreliable witness testimony and circumstantial evidence.

1. Background and Incident (Para 2) On October 4, 2012, the appellant informed the police of a robbery at his residence in Pune, reporting the death...

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High Court Allows Transfer of Criminal Case and Restores Dismissed Domestic Violence Application to Ensure Justice for Applicant Facing Financial Hardship Relief granted under Section 407 of Cr.P.C. to avoid multiplicity of proceedings and ensure the applicant receives due maintenance.

  Date of Hearing: The case was heard on October 16, 2024, by the High Court with Ms. Musale representing the applicant and Ms. Phad represen...

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"Supreme Court Remits Matter for Fresh Consideration by High Court in Truck Rent Dispute" "High Court order quashing FIR and criminal proceedings set aside; matter remanded for reconsideration in light of investigation materials."

Acts and Sections Discussed: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) Section 156(3): Magistrate’s power to direct investigation. Section 41A:...

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to IRS Officer in Money Laundering Case. Stringent twin tests of PMLA satisfied; Bail granted after 1 year and 3 months of incarceration.

The Bombay High Court granted bail to the applicant, an IRS officer, arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court found tha...

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Petition Seeking Quashing of FIR in Dowry Death Case Dismissed. Court holds that allegations of cruelty, dowry harassment, and suicide justify full investigation and trial

The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition filed by the husband and in-laws of the deceased, Ms. Harshal, seeking the quashing of an FIR under Section...

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Petition to Quash FIR for Rape and Dowry Demands Dismissed; Consent for Sexual Relationship Vitiated by Misconception of Promise to Marry. Consent based on false promise to marry does not constitute valid consent; sexual relationship vitiated by deception and dowry demands.

  Consent and Promise to Marry: The Court relied on Supreme Court precedents, stating that consent for sexual intercourse based on a false promise...