Vishnu Tiwari’s Story: Life After 20 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment
Shruti Mahapatra
Vishnu Tiwari, falsely convicted of rape and under the SC/ST Act, spent 20 years in jail before being acquitted in 2021. His story highlights systemic failures in justice and his…
Rape Case
Karnataka HC Verdict on Marital Rape Sparks Mixed Reactions Amid Ongoing Delhi HC Case
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a man cannot avoid trial for rape because the victim is his wife, sparking debates on equality, potential misuse, and the need for legal…
Karnataka High Court Upholds Rape Charges Against Husband
The Karnataka High Court upheld rape charges against a husband, rejecting the claim that marital rape is exempt under IPC. The Court called the marital rape exception regressive and stressed…
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The Indian government has started amending the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act to modernize the justice system. The initiative involves consultations with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and people-centric legal reforms.
Rohtak Police to Track Women Filing False Rape Complaints to Prevent Extortion
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The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two brothers accused of gang-rape, citing the complainant’s refusal to undergo a medical examination to support her allegations. The court highlighted the importance…
Bombay High Court Acquits Man in Cheating Case After 25 Years, Says Refusal to Marry Isn’t Cheating
The Bombay High Court acquitted a man in a 25-year-old case where he was accused of cheating after refusing to marry a woman with whom he had a sexual relationship.…
Man Falsely Accused of Rape Spends 7 Years in Jail, Acquitted in 2016
An engineering student in Chennai spent seven years in jail after being falsely accused of rape. He was acquitted in 2016, and the court awarded him Rs 15 lakhs in…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Probe Into False Rape Case Allegation
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered an inquiry into a woman who allegedly filed a false rape case, highlighting the misuse of legal provisions and urging action against the…
Man with Erectile Dysfunction Granted Pre-Arrest Bail in Rape Case by Nagpur Court
Psychologist Pradeep Makhijani was granted pre-arrest bail in a rape case by a Nagpur court, with erectile dysfunction and medical evidence playing a crucial role in the decision.