Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 22-Year-Old Student in Rape Case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old student accused of sexual assault, considering the possibility of consensual relations and his extended custody period.
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Husband Not Liable for Rape Under IPC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot be held liable for rape under Indian law and that non-consensual ‘unnatural’ sex within marriage does not fall under Section 377 of the IPC. Justice Sanjay Dwivedi dismissed the charges against Umang Singhar, stating that marital relations go beyond mere procreation.
Supreme Court Grants Protection to Man Accused of Rape by Ex-Wife
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Punjab and Haryana HC: Woman Can’t Be Forced to Marry Despite Intimate Relationship
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman cannot be forced to marry even if she was in an intimate relationship, granting anticipatory bail in an abetment of suicide case.
Calcutta HC Advises Adolescents on Protecting Dignity and Self-Worth
The Calcutta High Court advises adolescents to protect their dignity and self-worth while controlling sexual urges. The court emphasizes the importance of sexual education and the need for commitment in relationships.
Senior Executive in Gurgaon Commits Suicide After Allegations of Harassment
A senior executive in Gurgaon committed suicide following humiliation from sexual harassment allegations. The police have launched an investigation, and an FIR has been registered against his colleagues and the company.
Karnataka HC Verdict on Marital Rape Sparks Mixed Reactions
The Karnataka High Court’s ruling that a man cannot escape trial for raping his wife has sparked mixed reactions. Petitioners in a related Delhi High Court case weigh in on the implications for marital rape laws in India.
Kerala High Court Calls for Gender-Neutral Rape Laws
The Kerala High Court has called for gender-neutral rape laws, highlighting the inconsistency in prosecuting men but not women for false promises of marriage leading to sex. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque emphasized the need for equality in legal provisions.
Bombay High Court: Breach of Marriage Promise Due to Parental Opposition Is Not Rape
The Bombay High Court ruled that breaching a marriage promise due to parental opposition does not constitute rape, emphasizing the distinction between breaking a promise and making a false promise. Discover the details of this significant judgment.
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR for Rape Based on False Promise of Marriage
The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR for rape based on a false promise of marriage, stating the victim had sufficient intelligence to understand the moral implications of her consent.