Does Acquittal for Dowry Death and Cruelty Stand When Key Prosecution Witnesses Negate Dowry Demand and Harassment Allegations?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh upheld the acquittal of the accused in a dowry death case, reaffirming that the absence

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Absence of Specific Allegations Regarding Dowry Demand or Injury Preclude Conviction Under Section 304-B/34 IPC?

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that, in prosecutions under Section 304-B/34 IPC (dowry death with common intention), conviction cannot be

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does the Principle of Res Judicata Apply to Proceedings Before Foreigners Tribunals? Gauhati High Court Reaffirms and Clarifies the Scope of Judicial Review under Certiorari

The Gauhati High Court confirms that the principle of res judicata is applicable in Foreigners Tribunal proceedings, following Supreme Court

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November 2, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

When Is the Principle of Constructive Res Judicata Inapplicable to Challenges Against Selection Process Irregularities in Government Appointments?

The Gauhati High Court clarifies that when selection committee marks are re-visited and new irregularities or violations of governing guidelines

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November 2, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Can Conviction Under POCSO Be Sustained Solely on Victim’s Testimony When DNA Evidence Contradicts Her Claim?

The court held that where DNA evidence conclusively disproves the accused’s paternity and foundational facts are unproved, conviction based solely

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November 2, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Can the High Court Grant or Refuse Child Custody in Habeas Corpus Petitions Solely on Pleadings Without Full Evidentiary Inquiry?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reiterated that, while the child’s best interests are paramount, final custody cannot be granted in

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does an Insurer’s Liability Cover the Owner-Driver’s Death in a Motor Accident Under a Standard Policy? Gauhati High Court Reaffirms Limitation Except to the Extent of Personal Accident Cover

The Gauhati High Court has upheld the established legal position that under a standard motor insurance policy, the insurer is

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November 2, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Can a Maintenance Order Under Section 125 CrPC Be Challenged Solely on Grounds of Insufficient Proof of Marriage or Applicant’s Income? — Existing Precedent Upheld by High Court

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirmed that, where the Family Court has assessed evidence regarding marital status and income, its

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Complainant Appeal an Acquittal Order in a Cheque Dishonour Case Under the Proviso to Section 372 CrPC? Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms Supreme Court’s Clarification and Grants Procedural Liberty

Chhattisgarh High Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in M/s Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran Etc., permits withdrawal

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Conviction Be Sustained Solely on the “Last Seen Together” Circumstance Without Corroborative Evidence? Chhattisgarh High Court Applies Supreme Court Precedent Clarifying the Evidentiary Threshold for Circumstantial Cases

Reaffirming the Supreme Court’s position that “last seen together” is a weak form of circumstantial evidence, the Chhattisgarh High Court

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Writ of Quo Warranto Be Issued Without Proof of Statutory Violation or Bona Fide Intent?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has clarified that a writ of quo warranto may be issued only if the appointment

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh