(i) Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, S.2(f) -- Domestic Violence -- Domestic Relationship -- Existence of domestic relationship is the foundation for bringing a person w..

(i) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, S.138 -- Dishonour of Cheque -- Account Blocked After Death of Partner -- Offence arises only where cheque is returned for insufficiency of funds or lik..

(i) Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, S.9 -- Restitution of Conjugal Rights -- Wife Living Separately -- Decree needs proof that withdrawal from society of spouse was without reasonable excuse -- Li..

(i) National Security Act, 1980, S.3(2) -- Preventive Detention -- Confession Made to Police -- Confessional statement made before a police officer cannot, by itself, form the satisfaction n..

(i) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, S.6 -- Child Sexual Offences -- Marriage of Minor Wife Under Muslim Personal Law -- Personal law decides civil status of marriage b..

(i) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S.223(1) -- Cognizance -- Private Complaint -- Examination of complainant and witnesses on oath is part of the process of taking cognizance, not..

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, S.318(4) -- Bail -- Parity with Non-Arrested Co-Accused -- Accused in a cyber fraud case can be released where other accused in the same network have not been ..

(i) Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.302 -- Murder -- Circumstantial Evidence -- Every circumstance must be fully established and consistent only with guilt of accused -- Circumstances must be con..

(i) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, S.138 -- Dishonour of Cheque -- Demand Notice Received by Family Member -- Notice sent by registered post to correct address of drawer satisfies proviso..

(i) Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.471 -- Forgery -- Non-Production of Original Document -- Prosecution can prove the charge through other evidence at trial -- Finding of forgery without the ori..

(i) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, S.138 -- Dishonour of Cheque -- Authenticated Bank Return Memo Produced After Unsealed Slip -- Complainant may produce return memo bearing seal and sign..

(i) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, S.80(2) -- Dowry Death -- Medical Opinion of Cardiac Arrest or Myocardial Infarction -- Death of young married woman cannot be presumed natural at the init..