The Allahabad High Court dismissed a challenge to the DRT Registrar’s authority, affirming the powers granted under procedural rules. It also reminded lawyers that “the learned Counsel… is not a mere mouthpiece of his client” and must reject frivolous briefs.
The Supreme Court reinforced the credibility of dying declarations, emphasizing their weight in legal proceedings. The judgment upheld a life sentence for a man convicted of brutally murdering his wife in Maharashtra. The victim’s declarations, made while facing imminent death, played a vital role in delivering justice. The ruling sheds light on domestic violence issues and the judiciary’s role in addressing such crimes.
