The Kerala High Court has ruled that a married woman cannot claim she was forced into sex based on a false promise of marriage. The court also noted that such claims must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, especially when both parties know the woman is married.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that rape cases cannot be dismissed based on a compromise between the victim and the accused. The court added that women who later deny their allegations may face perjury charges, stressing that such compromises harm society and misuse legal provisions.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed a rape FIR after confirming that the accused was in London during the alleged incident. The court called the case a misuse of law and blackmail.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two men accused of rape, observing that false accusations in sexual offence cases are becoming more frequent, and society has evolved since older legal precedents.
The Allahabad High Court noted that women often face hardships living alone after a live-in relationship ends, as Indian society still does not fully accept such relationships. The observation was made while granting bail in a related case.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman who helps commit gang rape can be prosecuted under Section 376D of the IPC, even if she does not directly commit the act.
The Delhi High Court ruled that virginity tests are sexist, unconstitutional, and violate the right to dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court declared such tests have no medical basis and promote gender discrimination.
India is seeing a rise in false cases filed against men, including false allegations of rape, domestic violence, and dowry harassment. Many men suffer mental trauma, social stigma, and even death. It’s time to consider gender-neutral laws and faster justice.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a fresh plea challenging the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the IPC. The petitioner argues that the exception violates key fundamental rights under the Constitution.
The Bombay High Court held that a husband marrying another woman without the first wife’s consent is a form of cruelty under Section 498A IPC, as it causes serious emotional harm and mental trauma to the wife.
