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Telangana High Court Sets Aside Conviction Under Dowry and Domestic Violence Charges: “No Presumption of Guilt Can Arise in the Absence of Credible and Consistent Evidence”

Court’s Decision The Telangana High Court allowed the criminal appeal filed by the appellant challenging her conviction under Sections 498-A and 304-B of the Indian Penal Code, along with Section…

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Rawlaw June 21, 2025

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Kerala High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Stay on Domestic Violence Order—“No Manifest Miscarriage of Justice to Warrant Interference Under Article 227”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging a Sessions Court’s order that stayed certain directions passed by the Gram Nyayalaya, Iritti…

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Rawlaw June 17, 2025

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