The Bombay High Court granted bail to a man accused of rape, with the condition that he marry the survivor if found within a year. The court noted the relationship was consensual, and the survivor is currently untraceable.
A complaint has been filed against Justice DY Chandrachud, accusing him of conspiring to benefit his son’s client and seeking the registration of an FIR.
After 10 years in jail, the Supreme Court acquitted a UP man sentenced to death for rape and murder, citing a lack of evidence and major contradictions in the prosecution’s case.
Archana Nag, a 26-year-old blackmailer, has been arrested for extorting money from wealthy individuals by threatening to expose intimate photos and videos.
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that while a rape survivor’s statement holds significant value, it cannot be treated as the absolute truth without evidence. In a judgment involving a rape case from Haryana, the court upheld the trial court’s decision to acquit the accused due to lack of proof.
Vipul Narkar was acquitted by the Kalyan Sessions Court after serving seven years in prison for a rape charge. The court found he was falsely accused by his step-daughter, who admitted to fabricating the story to cover up an affair and reunite her parents.
The Supreme Court of India has recognized marital rape under the MTP Act, allowing a wife to seek an abortion if the pregnancy results from forced sex within the marriage. The court emphasized that consent is crucial, even within marriage, and abusive relationships should not limit access to medical care.
IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bamhrah faced criticism after mocking a schoolgirl’s request for affordable sanitary napkins during an event in Bihar. The girl’s demand was met with sarcasm, leading to backlash from government officials and social welfare leaders.
A 27-year-old woman from Jabalpur, MP, who filed multiple false rape cases against four men, is now charged with extortion and criminal intimidation after two men filed complaints against her.
The Supreme Court quashed a rape case after ruling that a promise to marry made in good faith but not fulfilled is different from a false promise. The court deemed the FIR an abuse of criminal process, closing the case.
