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Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses State’s Appeal Against Acquittal in Child Trafficking Case, Emphasises “Acquittals Cannot Be Overturned Unless Impossible or Perverse”

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed the State’s petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of four accused in a case involving allegations of abduction, trafficking,…

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Calcutta High Court sets aside Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s property tax demand against auction purchaser, holding no liability for pre-purchase arrears without notice and directs immediate mutation of property in buyer’s name despite municipality’s objections on unpaid prior dues

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court allowed the writ petition, quashing the Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s demand notices for property tax arrears for the period 2003–2011 raised against an…

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Patna High Court upholds conviction under attempt to murder charges but reduces sentence to period undergone considering prolonged litigation, noting “common intention can be inferred from concerted actions at crime scene” in Gaya shooting case linked to land dispute

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Patna High Court Acquits Appellant of Arms Act Conviction, Holding Non-Examination of Investigating Officer, Contradictions in Witness Testimonies, and Failure to Produce Seized Weapons Created Reasonable Doubt Warranting Benefit to the Accused

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Kerala High Court sets aside discharge of Scheduled Caste Development Officer in Rs 7.5 lakh SC land rehabilitation fund misappropriation case, holding sanction under Section 197 CrPC not required for IPC offences in corruption cases, and directs trial to proceed

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Bombay High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail to Additional Tehsildar Accused of Demanding Bribes through Agents in Mutation Entry Cases, Citing “Corruption Threatens the Foundation of Democracy” While Stressing Custodial Interrogation Essential in Trap Cases Involving Public Servants

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal Holding Provision for Doubtful Debts Made Towards Receivables Is Not a Reserve, Sets Aside Addition to Book Profits Under Clause (b) of Explanation to Section 115JA as “Provision Made Towards Receivables Cannot Be Added Back in Book Profits, Upholding Legislative Intent and Consistency”

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Calcutta High Court Appoints Arbitrator in Partnership Dispute, Holding Deemed Service of Notice Sufficient for Invocation of Arbitration Under Partnership Deed When Respondents Do Not Respond, Enabling Dissolution Dispute to Proceed to Arbitration Without Delay

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Kerala High Court Acquits Man Convicted for Possession of Arrack, Holding Prosecution’s Failure to Prove Safe Custody and Unbroken Chain of Custody of Sample Fatal, Undermining the Conviction Under the Abkari Act Despite Seizure and Chemical Analysis Reports

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Bombay High Court Upholds Winding Up of Bassein Metals Private Limited for Non-Payment of Admitted Debts Despite Decree and Demand Promissory Note, Emphasising “It is Better to Bury a Company with No Assets Than Let It Default Further”

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