Does Mere Simplicity of Injury Preclude Conviction under Section 307 IPC? — Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms and Clarifies Assessing Intention Over Injury Severity

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that under Section 307 IPC (attempt to murder), it is not necessary for the inflicted

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does the Compensation under Conventional Heads in Motor Accident Claims Require Mandatory Upward Revision as per Pranay Sethi?

The High Court clarified that, following *Pranay Sethi*, amounts awarded under ‘conventional heads’ (such as loss of consortium, loss of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Seized Vehicles Allegedly Used for Illegal Mining Be Released on Supurdnama Pending Trial? — Affirmation of Supreme Court Precedent as Binding Authority

The High Court reiterates that seized vehicles, even in cases of alleged illegal sand transportation, should not be left to

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

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