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July 11, 2026

Extra-Marital Affair Allegations Based On Suspicion Without Proof Of Mental Cruelty Insufficient To Invoke Section 498A IPC: Bombay High Court

By: sayum

"Mere unfounded suspicion cannot substitute legal or cogent evidence," Bombay High Court, in a significant ruling, held that allegations of an extra-marital affair, premised on mere suspicion and lacking evidence...

July 11, 2026

Legal Services Provided By Advocates Are 'Contracts Of Personal Service', Not Covered Under Consumer Protection Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court

By: sayum

"Legal profession is sui generis i.e. unique in nature and cannot be compared with any other profession. A service hired or availed of an advocate is a service under 'a...

July 11, 2026

Section 125 CrPC Proceedings Summary In Nature; Court Shouldn't Insist On Strict Proof Of Cruelty Like Criminal Matrimonial Trial: Allahabad High Court

By: sayum

"In proceedings under Section 125 Cr.P.C., the Court is not required to insist upon strict proof of cruelty as would be necessary in a criminal prosecution or in a contested...

July 11, 2026

Bail Cannot Be Denied Merely Due To Severity Of Offence Or Loss To Exchequer In GST Cases: Punjab & Haryana High Court

By: sayum

"Even if the offence is serious in terms of huge loss to the State exchequer, that, by itself, should not deter the Court from enlarging the appellant on bail, when...

July 11, 2026

Document Alleged As Dying Declaration Unreliable If Victim's Physical Capacity To Write Is Doubtful: Orissa High Court Acquits Murder Accused

By: sayum

"It is well settled that dying declaration can be accepted if it is proved that the same was voluntary and truthful and most importantly, the victim was in a fit...

July 11, 2026

Partnership Disputes Are Predominantly Civil; Criminal Proceedings Cannot Resolve Contractual Disagreements: Telangana High Court Quashes Cheating Case

By: sayum

"It is well settled that disputes arising out of partnership transactions and inter se rights of partners are predominantly civil in nature and do not attract criminal liability merely because...

July 11, 2026

Consent Decree In Specific Performance Suit Is Not A Mandatory Injunction; Limitation For Execution Is 12 Years Under Article 136: Gujarat High Court

By: sayum

"By no stretch of imagination, for the performance of the said terms and conditions by the parties and to discharge their obligations, any decree passed can be termed as granting...

July 11, 2026

Tenant Cannot Retain Possession Based On Alleged Oral Sale Agreement & Cash Payments Without Written Registered Document: Delhi High Court

By: sayum

"In the absence of any written agreement containing the terms of transfer, the defendant cannot claim protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act. The said plea therefore...

July 10, 2026

Development Agreements Fall Under 'Commercial Disputes'; Market Value Of Property Determines 'Specified Value' Under CC Act: Calcutta High Court

By: sayum

"A development agreement, essentially for construction and infrastructure, does not lose such character merely because in addition to such component, other rights are created in favour of the developer." High...

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