Chhattisgarh High Court rules that a statement made under expectation of death loses admissibility under Section 32 Evidence Act if the maker survives, but may be used under Sections 155/157 for corroboration or contradiction.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes FIR against accused implicated solely on custodial statements of co-accused, reinforcing inadmissibility under Evidence Act and CrPC.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that registration alone does not dispense with the requirement to examine at least one attesting witness under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act.
Rajasthan High Court upholds conviction under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that last seen evidence coupled with recovery of weapon forms complete chain of circumstances.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that valid execution of a Will under Section 63 of Indian Succession Act requires proof that attesting witnesses saw the testator sign in their presence.
Gauhati High Court acquits accused in NIA terror case, holding that dock identification, photo ID, and electronic evidence without proper certification fail to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Kerala High Court upholds murder conviction based on ocular testimony, dying declaration, and res gestae, affirming that scientific inconsistencies do not invalidate direct evidence.
Chhattisgarh High Court acquits accused under Section 302 IPC, holding that suicidal death cannot be converted into homicide without conclusive evidence of intent or presence.
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.
Madras High Court clarifies that proof of negligence is mandatory in motor accident claims and FIR can be used as corroborative evidence under Section 157 of the Evidence Act.