Non-recovery of the dead body does not, as an invariable rule, render a prosecution case doubtful or entitle the accused to acquittal. In cases resting on circumstantial evidence, the last s..

Entries in books of account are relevant under Section 34 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 — now Section 28 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — but are merely corroborative and ca..

Assessment of functional disability for computation of loss of earning capacity under motor accident compensation law must be based on realistic appraisal of the injury's impact on the claim..

Inherent powers under Section 482 of the CrPC cannot be exercised to quash an FIR involving allegations of forgery and fraud when forensic examination of disputed documents is pending and in..

Use of colloquial expressions such as "Nalayak" during a public political protest does not, by itself, attract criminal liability under Section 294 or Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code. S..

In cases resting on circumstantial evidence, every link in the chain must be proved beyond reasonable doubt. Strong suspicion — even arising from a strained marital relationship or addicti..

To attract mischief under Section 425 IPC, there must be actual destruction of or injurious change to property — mere possession of combustible material without ignition does not constitut..

Income Tax Returns and financial records of a spouse constitute "personal information" exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, unless larger publi..

Consent given by an accused to undergo Narco Analysis Test is not irrevocable and may be withdrawn at any time before or during the conduct of such test. Conducting a Narco Analysis Test aga..

Under Explanation (c) of Section 7(1) of the Family Courts Act, 1984, suits or proceedings between parties to a marriage with respect to property owned by them or either of them are exclusiv..

Under Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a Magistrate cannot delegate the statutory inquiry to the police before directing investigation. The expression "inquiry..

Family Courts are vested with jurisdiction under Section 7 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, read with Clause (b) of its Explanation, to declare the marital status of parties and entertain app..