Circumstantial evidences must be conclusive in nature: Supreme Court
The circumstantial evidences must be conclusive in nature and must leave no room for doubt. The incriminating circumstances must point out sufficie
A girl is not a cattle or non-living thing but a living independent soul having rights: Himachal Pradesh High Court
Suppressing or oppressing the freedom of an individual, which is contrary not only to his/her spiritual and religious rights but also constitutiona
Inconsistent testimonies don’t fulfill standard of proof for conviction of accused: High Court of Delhi
When any government agency like the Narcotic Control Bureau uses the testimony of the officers to convict someone of carrying prohibited drugs, suc
Heirs of a Hindu female are not Strangers but are Family: Supreme Court of India
As per Section 15(1)(d) of the Hindu Succession Act, the heirs of the father of a Hindu female are covered under persons entitled to an intestate s
A claim is not a matter of right unless eligibility criteria is fulfilled: Supreme Court
When the claim is under a particular scheme of the government, unless one fulfills the eligibility criteria for grant of pension, as mentioned in t
Full Rent to be paid by tenants when a suit for lease termination is sub judice: High Court of Calcutta
When a case determining the legality of the termination of a lease agreement is in the judicial machinery, the tenants, while occupying the same pr
Incomplete information in the affidavit would result in dismissal of petition: High Court of Delhi
In a suit of maintenance, if the parties fail to disclose documents that validate their claims, the lower court can rightly dismiss the petition. T
Detaining under no valid grounds amounts to wrongful confinement: Kerala High Court
Detaining a person, with no valid grounds against him/her for being in custody, is wrongful confinement. The detenue must be released by the order
Strong suspicion cannot take the place of proof: Supreme Court of India
Accused cannot be held convicted on the ground of suspicion, no matter how strong it is. An accused is presumed to be innocent unless proved guilty
Deputing Advocate Commissioner for identification of property doesn’t violate owner’s rights: Kerala High Court
Deputation of the Advocate Commissioner for measurement and identification of boundaries of a property does not violate the owner’s rights. On th
