A 41-year-old man spent seven years in jail in a POCSO case before being acquitted. The court ruled that the evidence was unreliable, citing inconsistent victim statements and possible mistaken identity.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed a rape case filed after 18 years by a ‘second wife,’ citing false allegations and an attempt to pressure the accused for financial benefits.
A Mumbai man spent two years in jail after his sister filed a false rape case against him in 2018. The court later acquitted him, citing inconsistencies in the complaint.
A Virginia jury ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, awarding him $15 million in damages. The case centered around a 2018 op-ed written by Heard. The jury also granted Heard $2 million in her counter-suit.
The Kerala High Court recently called for gender-neutral rape laws, particularly in cases where a false promise of marriage is made. It questioned the current laws, which allow women to avoid prosecution for tricking men, while men can be charged with rape for similar acts.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that compensation paid to a woman in a false rape case must be refunded. The court observed that false allegations waste resources and burden taxpayers, granting bail to the accused.
The Rajasthan High Court commuted the death penalty of a man falsely implicated in the rape and murder of a 7-year-old. The court cited circumstantial evidence and DNA mismatches as key reasons to order a fresh investigation.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused in a minor sexual abuse case, citing that certain actions do not prima facie qualify as “unnatural offences” under the law.
Retired Justice B.N. Srikrishna calls for anonymity for the accused in rape cases, highlighting the misuse of laws and the need for fairness in handling such allegations.
A 21-year-old man accused of raping his wife died by suicide after financial demands from his in-laws allegedly pushed him into distress. This tragic incident occurred in Faridabad.
