The Supreme Court quashed a rape case against a 23-year-old student, ruling that a married woman cannot claim rape on the basis of a false promise of marriage, as such a promise is legally unenforceable.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband cannot face charges under Section 377 IPC for anal or oral sex with his wife, holding that the law presumes implied consent in marriage and that no clear allegation of non-consent was made.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that merely trying to start an unwelcome conversation with a woman cannot be considered outraging her modesty under Section 354 IPC. The Court quashed the FIR, calling the case an abuse of legal process.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an 18-year-old boy, observing that the POCSO Act was never meant to criminalise consensual romantic relationships between adolescents. The Court stressed that ignoring the victim’s statement would amount to injustice.
The Allahabad High Court has held that refusal to marry after four years of a consensual live-in relationship is not a cognisable offence, dismissing a woman’s rape case against her partner.
The Kerala High Court ruled that police can take action against women filing false sexual assault cases, stressing that both sides must be investigated.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered a CBI probe against a woman and her lawyer for filing false rape and criminal cases to extort money.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that grabbing breasts or pulling a pyjama string does not amount to rape or attempt to rape but constitutes aggravated sexual assault under POCSO, sparking criticism and calls for Supreme Court review.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a rape accused, ruling that the complainant was mature enough to understand her actions. The court said she “invited trouble” by going to his house after drinking with friends.
A man was acquitted in a rape case 14 years after the complaint was filed because no material witnesses, including the complainant, appeared in court. The fast-track court ruled the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
