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.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over the rise in sexual offences linked to live-in relationships, citing their impact on societal values and individual behavior.
A special Pocso court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister. The court dismissed the case after finding the allegations baseless.
A couple involved in 60 legal cases over 41 years, including allegations of sexual harassment, has been urged by the Supreme Court to seek mediation for a peaceful resolution.
A Ballari man won his divorce case after submitting a DVD showing his wife’s affair. The Karnataka High Court upheld the family court’s decision, marking a significant ruling on adultery cases involving video evidence.
A Mumbai man, accused of raping and impregnating a deaf and mute teenager, was granted bail after spending 17 months in jail. DNA evidence proved he was not the father of the child, shedding light on the critical role of scientific evidence in justice.
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 struggles to rebuild life at 43.
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 reforms in India’s marital laws.
