The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held that once an Income Tax Return is produced to prove income, courts need not examine its source absent rebuttal evidence, as statutory ITR filings carry evidentiary value unless shown to be false or unreliable.
The Allahabad High Court upheld the acquittal of a man accused of raping a woman under the pretext of marriage. The court stressed that the burden of proof lies with both the complainant and the accused. It highlighted the need to impartially consider all evidence and circumstances, emphasizing fairness to both parties involved.