Rajasthan High Court rules that anticipatory bail in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 NI Act requires prima facie evidence of dishonest intent at issuance, not just subsequent dishonour.
Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies that civil contempt under Section 2(b) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 requires proof of willful and intentional disobedience, not mere delay in compliance.
CESTAT Chennai holds that SSI exemption cannot be denied merely because a manufacturer uses a brand name owned by its director or proprietor, absent proof of connection in trade.
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.
Jharkhand High Court quashes criminal proceedings under Section 418 IPC, holding that mere post-factum failure to deliver land does not constitute cheating without intent at time of promise.
Gujarat High Court clarifies that Section 307 IPC requires proof of intention or knowledge likely to cause death, not merely grievous injury. Acquittal upheld where evidence falls short.
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.