Supreme Court

Lacuna left by legislature cannot be filled by judicial interpretation

Bombay HC

Delay in applying for summoning witness can’t be termed as ‘lacuna’ in defence; hearsay evidence can’t be made admissible by exhibiting in circuitous way

Karnataka HC

Mere allegations in suicide note not sufficient to invoke charges under section 306 IPC

Madhya Pradesh HC, Indore Bench

'Not Theological Wizards': MP HC rejects plea challenging Bar on Women Performing Abhishek of Jain Tirthankar idol

Bombay HC, Aurangabad Bench

Wife entitled to relief under DV Act even after divorce, if she continues to cohabit with husband

Supreme Court

Amendment in criminal laws beneficial to accused can be applied in pending/earlier cases