Supreme Court Protects Man Accused of Rape by Ex-Wife, Questions FIR Delay
The Supreme Court granted protection to a man accused of rape by his ex-wife, questioning the 4-year delay in filing the FIR and highlighting possible misuse of the law.
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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Husband Not Liable for Rape Under IPC, Dismisses Wife’s Complaint
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot be held liable for rape under IPC, dismissing allegations of unnatural sex and criminal charges filed by his wife.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 22-Year-Old Student in Rape Case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old student accused of sexual assault, citing WhatsApp chats and a delay in filing the FIR. The court observed that the relationship might have been consensual.
Woman Cannot Be Forced to Marry Even After an Intimate Relationship: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman cannot be forced to marry even if she had an intimate relationship. The court granted anticipatory bail to a woman accused of abetment of suicide, stating that her custodial interrogation was unnecessary.
Allahabad High Court: Grabbing Breasts or Snapping Pyjama String Not Attempt to Rape
The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string does not amount to an attempt to rape but qualifies as aggravated sexual assault. The decision has sparked debate and calls for intervention from the Supreme Court.
Gurugram Woman Arrested for Filing False Rape Case and Demanding Rs 10 Lakh
A woman in Gurugram was arrested after she falsely accused a man of rape and demanded Rs 10 lakh to withdraw the case. Police uncovered the truth using a recorded call.
Do Men Face Abuse Similar to Women in India?
Men in India also face abuse and discrimination, but their struggles often go unnoticed. This article explores the issues of men’s victimization, legal biases, and the efforts of the Men’s Rights Movement to promote gender equality and support for male victims.
Bombay High Court: Absence of Wisdom Tooth Not Conclusive Proof of Age Under POCSO Act
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not definitive proof of age under the POCSO Act. Learn more about the case and judgment.
Assam Tragedy: 72-Year-Old Man Dies After Viral Video Scandal
A 72-year-old man in Assam’s Jorhat district took his life after a private video went viral. Read about the incident and the steps being taken for justice.
Rape Case Cannot Force Man to Fulfil Promise of Marriage: Ahmedabad Court
An Ahmedabad court ruled that a rape case cannot force a man to fulfill a marriage promise. The accused was acquitted after the court found the complaint invalid.