Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that DNA evidence and medical reports prevail over hostile witnesses in POCSO cases, refusing bail to convict despite retracted testimonies.
Bombay High Court upholds acquittal in corruption case, emphasizing need for corroboration of complainant's testimony and valid sanction under PC Act.
Bombay High Court holds that directors cannot be prosecuted under Legal Metrology Act without specific allegations linking them to day-to-day management of the company.
Bombay High Court grants interim bail to accused in SC/ST Act case, holding that sexual assault allegations lacking consent cannot be prima facie established where consensual relationship is admitted.
Kerala High Court acquits accused in murder case due to inconsistent eyewitness testimony, unexplained delay in witness statements, and failure to collect forensic evidence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends sentence in POCSO case, holding that age determination without proven source in scholar register cannot sustain conviction.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that Section 91 CrPC applications for document production can only be invoked at the defence stage, not during prosecution evidence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes FIR against accused implicated solely on custodial statements of co-accused, reinforcing inadmissibility under Evidence Act and CrPC.
Kerala High Court upholds preventive detention under PITNDPS Act even when detenu is in judicial custody, provided the triple test from Kamarunnissa is satisfied.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that Section 300 CrPC does not bar prosecution for criminal breach of trust when prior case involved forgery; distinct ingredients prevent double jeopardy.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that Section 319 CrPC requires strong, cogent evidence beyond prima facie to add an accused not named in FIR or charge sheet.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence where conviction rests solely on DNA report without expert examination and delayed seizure without witness testimony.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence of appellant who served over 10 years in jail pending appeal, affirming discretion under Section 430 BNSS despite gravity of offence.
Kerala High Court quashes criminal proceedings after parties settled non-heinous offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, affirming inherent powers to prevent abuse of process.
Bombay High Court holds that Section 420 IPC requires proof of dishonest intent at the time of deception, not subsequent misappropriation. Key precedent on cheating vs criminal breach of trust.