Bombay High Court holds that discharge under Section 227 CrPC is valid if prosecution evidence is insufficient, even if accused's documents were considered. Key precedent on burden at discharge stage.
Kerala High Court holds that casual words in heat of argument cannot constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC without proven intent to instigate.
Karnataka High Court acquits accused under Sections 498A and 306 IPC, holding that conviction requires concrete evidence of cruelty or abetment, not mere presumption or general allegations.
Bombay High Court holds that conviction under Section 306 IPC requires proximate cruelty leading to suicide, with presumption under Section 113A Evidence Act applicable if cruelty is established.
Chhattisgarh High Court acquits accused of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere harassment or verbal abuse without proximate instigation cannot sustain conviction.