News Allahabad High Court: “When the evidence of the star witness collapses, the foundation of the prosecution case also crumbles” – Conviction under Section 302 IPC Set Aside RawlawAugust 21, 20255 min read Save
News Calcutta High Court Stresses “Prima Facie Credible Allegations” While Denying Bail in NDPS Offence — Strict Compliance with Procedural Safeguards and Recovery Evidence Considered Crucial RawlawAugust 14, 20255 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Grants Bail in Wife’s Murder Case Noting Lack of Clear Evidence: “Liberty Cannot Be Denied When Guilt Is Not Established” RawlawAugust 7, 20255 min read Save
News Supreme Court sets aside High Court’s restoration of possession to tenant: “Mandatory order of status quo ante requires a compelling case; mere reference to tenancy without evidence insufficient” RawlawAugust 3, 20256 min read Save
News Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction: “Material improvements in witness statements destroy the credibility of the prosecution” – Conviction under Section 302 Reversed Due to Glaring Inconsistencies in Evidence RawlawAugust 2, 20256 min read Save
News Calcutta High Court Denies Summary Judgment on Commission Claim: “Triable Issues Exist; No Summary Decree Can Be Passed Without Evidence” RawlawJuly 30, 20256 min read Save
News Supreme Court Affirms Quashing of SC/ST Act Charges for Government Officers: “Caste Alone Cannot Be Basis for Prosecution Without Mala Fide Intent or Evidence of Caste-Based Offence” RawlawJuly 25, 20256 min read Save
News Patna High Court Sets Aside Conviction and Life Sentence Under Murder Charges Due to Improper Recording of Confession, Doubts on Last Seen Evidence, and Gaps in Circumstantial Chain RawlawJuly 6, 20255 min read Save
News Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Cheque Bounce Conviction Under Negotiable Instruments Act, Holding That Security Cheques Trigger Presumption of Liability and Denial Without Evidence Cannot Rebut Statutory Presumption of Debt RawlawJuly 6, 20254 min read Save
News Sikkim High Court Sets Aside Conviction Under Child Sexual Offences Law and Acquits Appellant, Citing Unproven Age of Victim, Medical Discrepancies, and Lack of Sterling Evidence: “Prosecution Must Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt” RawlawJuly 3, 20255 min read Save
