Jammu and Kashmir High Court mandates dialogue between accused and court during trials, necessitating retrial due to procedural non-compliance.

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court mandated dialogue between the accused and the court during trials, necessitating a retrial due to procedural non-compliance. It affirmed that past cohabitation can establish a domestic relationship under the Domestic Violence Act and confirmed a father's financial duty to his children. In a separate matter, the Bombay High Court ruled on property taxes and procedural adherence in Lok Adalat, while the Supreme Court upheld a dowry death conviction and clarified legal standards in cheque dishonor cases.