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Is a cheque dishonour notice valid if received by the accused's family member at his correct address?
Sainaba vs State of Kerala & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the cheque dishonour conviction, holding that dispatching a statutory notice to the correct address by registered post raises a presumption of valid service even if received by a family member, and declared M.D. Thomas v. P.S. Jaleel per incuriam.
Can a prosecutrix's testimony be partly accepted for rape when rejected for related abduction charge?
Paramjit Singh Bedi vs State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape, holding that the prosecutrix's evidence was riddled with contradictions and her testimony could not be selectively used to convict on Section 376 IPC when the same evidence had led to acquittal on Section 366 IPC.
Can a public servant be convicted for bribery when money was paid only to intermediaries?
Bharat Raj Meena vs Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in both corruption cases, holding that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that illegal gratification was demanded by or ultimately reached the appellant through the intermediaries.
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