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July 01, 2026

Non-Recovery Of Ticket Not Conclusive Of Being 'Ticketless Traveler'; Benefit Of Doubt In Untoward Incidents Favours Claimants: Calcutta High Court

By: sayum

"Although no ticket was found from the possession of the victim it should not be presumed that he was a ticketless traveller... when doubt arises as to whether victim was...

July 01, 2026

Registrar Can Use Single Member's Complaint As 'Source Information' For Suo-Moto Enquiry But Must Apply Independent Mind: Bombay High Court

By: sayum

"Registrar acts essentially on his own accord and satisfaction albeit the information being a motivator," Bombay High Court, in a significant judgment, held that while the Registrar of Co-operative Societies...

June 30, 2026

Accused Claiming To Be Deaf & Dumb To Escape Trial? Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Section 318 CrPC Reference For 'Malingering' Rape Convict

By: sayum

"Once an accused knows the consequences of the act, then his plea that he does not understand the proceedings loses its sheen," Madhya Pradesh High Court (Gwalior Bench), in a...

June 30, 2026

Employees' Compensation: Absence Of Documentary Evidence Not Fatal To Claim, Relationship Proved On Preponderance Of Probabilities: Kerala High Court

By: sayum

"Mere absence of documentary evidence does not conclusively prove that the workman is not an employee. A trial before the Commissioner being summary in nature, with respect to a finding...

June 30, 2026

Proclaimed Offender Intentionally Evading Law Cannot Seek Quashing Of FIR Through Power Of Attorney: Uttarakhand High Court

By: sayum

"It is settled principle of law... that an accused, who is declared to be a proclaimed offender cannot seek leave for quashing of an FIR or any such proceeding arising...

June 30, 2026

Falsely Portraying Influence Over Judicial Functioning For Monetary Gain Erodes Sanctity Of Legal System: Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Bail In 'Cash-For-Judgments' Scam

By: sayum

"Any attempt by individuals to exploit innocent or gullible litigants by falsely portraying access or influence over judicial functioning for personal monetary gain not only constitutes a serious criminal act...

June 30, 2026

Delhi High Court Cancels Bail Of School Caretaker Accused Of Raping 3-Year-Old; Says Child’s Version Cannot Be Rejected Due To Minor Incoherence

By: sayum

"A child of such tender age may appear to be incoherent and sometimes even illogical but that does not mean that what a child is saying is incorrect," Delhi High...

June 30, 2026

138 NI Act | Accused Can Seek Expert Handwriting Analysis If Complainant Specifically Asserts Accused Wrote Cheque Entries In Their Presence: Kerala High Court

By: sayum

"Where the complainant comes forward with the definite contention that the accused wrote the entries in the impugned cheque in his handwriting and signed it in front of the complainant,...

June 30, 2026

Bail To Juvenile Is Rule Under JJ Act But Can Be Denied To Prevent Association With Criminals: Patna High Court

By: sayum

"From perusal of Section 12 of the J.J. Act, 2015, it clearly emerges that Section 12 of the Act overrides the bail provisions as contained in the Criminal Procedure Act,...

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