Lack of Evidence Archives

Madras High Court dismisses ex-serviceman’s plea seeking inquiry into Havana Syndrome in India; Cites lack of evidence and jurisdictional limits

The Court said that while the appellant claimed to be a target of high-frequency microwave radiation, he had not provided any evidence to substantiate these claims, nor had he identified those allegedly targeting him.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Gaps in structure attributed to seasonal changes”; MP High Court dismisses plea alleging cracks in newly constructed Flyover

“Since no research or scientific report has been placed by the petitioner to support the claims, we are not inclined to entertain the present petition.”

Case Briefs High Courts

[Rohith Vemula Suicide] ‘Despite best efforts of Investigating Officer, no evidence could be collected’; Telangana HC disposes of petitions after prosecution files closure report

The Telangana High Court noted that multiple issues could have driven Rohith Vemula to commit suicide and further, it could also not be established that the actions of the petitioners had driven Rohith Vemula to commit suicide.

Case Briefs High Courts

Orissa High Court grants bail to a blind PMLA accused in chit fund scheme case for lack of evidence

The Court also considered the fact that the accused is a permanent resident of his locality, having his family members and ancestral property, hence, there is no scope of absconding if the accused person is granted bail.

Case Briefs High Courts

Misuse of Section 498A IPC has unleashed a new “legal Terrorism”: Calcutta High Court quashes criminal proceedings

While pointing out the misuse of Section 498A of the IPC, the Calcutta High Court quashed the criminal proceedings on the grounds of insufficient evidence and misuse of the law.

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

SL CoA | School principal acquitted of bribery allegations; benefit of doubt due to lack of evidence

Court of Appeal of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: The Division Bench of Devika Abeyratne and P. Kumararatnam, JJ. aquited

Case Briefs High Courts

Pat HC | Lack of evidence to prove injuries sustained by the deceased, Court refuses to convict on mere statements given by witnesses

Patna High Court: The Division Bench comprising of Hemant Kumar Srivastava Prabhat Kumar Singh, JJ. dismissed an appeal on the admission stage

Case Briefs High Courts

Witness may lie but not the circumstances; charges against accused dropped for lack of evidence

Allahabad High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Vipin Sinha and Ifaqat Ali Khan, JJ. dismissed the appeal as the applicant failed