Man Betrays Lover in Suicide Pact, Booked by Police in Prayagraj
A man in Prayagraj backed out of a suicide pact, leaving his lover to jump alone into the Yamuna River. She survived and has filed an FIR against him for betrayal.
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Delhi Court Acquits Man After 6 Years in False Rape Case
A Delhi court acquitted a man after six years in a false rape case, citing unreliable witness statements and evidence proving a consensual relationship between the accused and the woman.
Man Acquitted in POCSO Case After Spending 7 Years in Jail
A 41-year-old man spent seven years in jail in a POCSO case before being acquitted. The court ruled that the evidence was unreliable, citing inconsistent victim statements and possible mistaken identity.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Rape Case Filed by ‘Second Wife’ After 18 Years
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed a rape case filed after 18 years by a ‘second wife,’ citing false allegations and an attempt to pressure the accused for financial benefits.
Mumbai Girl Files False Rape Case Against Brother, Court Acquits Him After 2 Years
A Mumbai man spent two years in jail after his sister filed a false rape case against him in 2018. The court later acquitted him, citing inconsistencies in the complaint.
Johnny Depp Wins $15 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Amber Heard
A Virginia jury ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, awarding him $15 million in damages. The case centered around a 2018 op-ed written by Heard. The jury also granted Heard $2 million in her counter-suit.
Kerala High Court Calls for Gender-Neutral Rape Laws in False Promise of Marriage Cases
The Kerala High Court recently called for gender-neutral rape laws, particularly in cases where a false promise of marriage is made. It questioned the current laws, which allow women to avoid prosecution for tricking men, while men can be charged with rape for similar acts.
False Rape Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Refund of Compensation
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that compensation paid to a woman in a false rape case must be refunded. The court observed that false allegations waste resources and burden taxpayers, granting bail to the accused.
Rajasthan High Court Commutes Death Sentence, Orders Fresh Probe in 7-Year-Old’s Case
The Rajasthan High Court commuted the death penalty of a man falsely implicated in the rape and murder of a 7-year-old. The court cited circumstantial evidence and DNA mismatches as key reasons to order a fresh investigation.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail in Case Involving Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor
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.