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Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses NEET UG 2026 answer key challenges, upholds expert panel's 'most appropriate answer' standard and OMR marking rules.
Kerala High Court rules that trial courts cannot dismiss documents as irrelevant in partition suits without first examining them under Section 73 of the Evidence Act. The judgment mandates expert verification of disputed Wills or gifts before excluding them from evidence, ensuring fair adjudication in property disputes.
Karnataka High Court rules that once an accused denies signing a dishonoured cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the trial court must allow expert examination of specimen signatures from bank records. Failure to provide this opportunity violates the accused’s right to a fair trial, reinforcing that mere denial does not discharge the burden of proof without forensic scrutiny.
NCDRC rules that bowel perforation during hysterectomy is a known surgical risk and not negligence if promptly treated, dismissing a ₹1.25 crore compensation claim. The ruling reinforces that medical professionals are not liable for inherent procedural risks if managed with due care.
Madhya Pradesh High Court mandates courts to obtain expert opinion on disputed signatures under Section 39 of the Bhartiya Shakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, when doubt exists. The ruling underscores judicial caution, citing Supreme Court precedents that self-comparison of handwriting without expert aid is inadvisable, especially in cases hinging on signature authenticity.