Tag: Criminal Law
All the articles with the tag "Criminal Law".
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Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Rape Conviction: When Sole Testimony Is Not Enough
Analysis of Bhagbat Gorain v. State of W.B. (2023) where the Calcutta High Court clarified the law on conviction under Section 376 IPC based on sole testimony.
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Dying Declaration Valid Even Without Magistrate? Supreme Court Clarifies the Law
Supreme Court clarifies that dying declarations are valid even without a Magistrate or immediate medical certificate. Learn the key evidentiary rules.
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Section 304-B IPC Dowry Death Explained: Allahabad High Court Clarifies Proof Required Under Section 113-B Evidence Act
Learn about the high threshold for proof in dowry death cases. The Allahabad High Court clarifies that Section 113-B Evidence Act presumption arises only after foundational facts are proved.
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Bounced Cheque ≠ Cheating: Supreme Court Draws a Clear Line Between Civil Disputes and Criminal Offence
Dishonour of a post-dated cheque, by itself, does not amount to cheating under Section 420 IPC. The Supreme Court clarifies the line between civil disputes and criminal crimes.