Rajasthan High Court clarifies that courts may allow belated document production under Order VII Rule 14 CPC if it aids fair adjudication, provided no prejudice is caused to the opposite party.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC requires proof of reasonable cause for separation; vague allegations insufficient to sustain claim.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that trial courts must judiciously exercise discretion under Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC when allowing reopening of evidence, balancing fairness with finality.
Bombay High Court upholds acquittal in a Prevention of Corruption Act case, emphasizing that demand, acceptance, and valid sanction must be proved with cogent evidence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that late introduction of documents requires recall of witness for cross-examination and preserves right to examine attesting witnesses under Indian Succession Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that voluntary separation without just cause disentitles wife from maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, emphasizing evidence-based income assessment.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that tribunals must assess notional income based on skill level of deceased, enhancing compensation for semi-skilled workers in motor accident claims.
Jharkhand High Court acquits appellants in dacoity case due to inconsistent testimony, lack of Test Identification Parade, and failure to recover incriminating evidence.