Chhattisgarh High Court holds that mere stock shortage under custom milling agreements does not constitute criminal offence without proof of fraudulent intent at time of misappropriation.
Bombay High Court quashes criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes after parties execute a valid compromise, affirming judicial recognition of settlement in personal law matters.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that allegations of sexual exploitation by a public official, even if contested as consensual, require full trial; quashing not warranted at preliminary stage.
Kerala High Court quashes criminal proceedings after parties settled non-heinous offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, affirming inherent powers to prevent abuse of process.
Kerala High Court quashes criminal proceedings after parties settled dispute, affirming that inherent powers can be invoked in non-heinous cases to prevent judicial waste.
Kerala High Court grants pre-arrest bail in sexual assault case where WhatsApp chats cast doubt on victim's claim of false marriage promise, emphasizing necessity of custodial interrogation.
Karnataka High Court holds that pendency of civil suits does not bar investigation into cognizable offences like forgery, impersonation, and fraud under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes FIR under Section 296 BNS for lack of public place element and mala fide intent in a family property dispute. Key precedent on abuse of process.
Supreme Court grants bail in dowry death case, holding that delayed allegations, inconsistent injuries, and absence of prima facie evidence cannot justify denial of bail under BNS.
Karnataka High Court grants bail to accused in dowry death case where no dowry demand alleged, child custody concerns present, and co-accused already granted anticipatory bail.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds elderly accused in dowry and BNS cases need not appear daily, only for crucial stages like Section 313 examination and judgment delivery.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail in case under BNS Sections 115(2), 138, 69, holding that consent of a major woman negates criminality under Section 138. Key precedent for relationship-based prosecutions.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that allegations of cruelty and dowry demand in an FIR, even in matrimonial disputes, cannot be quashed merely on grounds of counter-allegations or disputed facts.
Bombay High Court grants bail in POCSO case involving 17-year-old victim in consensual relationship, clarifying that consent is irrelevant but circumstances may justify bail under Article 21.