Delhi High Court Dismisses POCSO Case Against Man and Minor Wife
The Delhi High Court quashed a POCSO case against a man who eloped with and married a minor girl, highlighting their happy family life with two children.
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Bombay High Court: Breach of Marriage Promise Due to Parental Opposition Is Not Rape
The Bombay High Court ruled that breaching a marriage promise due to parental opposition does not amount to rape, emphasizing the distinction between breach of promise and not fulfilling a false promise under Section 375 of the IPC.
Bombay High Court Quashes Section 498A Case Filed by Judge Against Husband and In-Laws
The Bombay High Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a judicial officer against her husband and in-laws, ruling that there was no evidence of cruelty or obstruction in the discharge of her judicial duties.
Long-Term Consensual Adulterous Relationship Does Not Amount to Rape: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently held that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without any element of deceit does not amount to rape under Section 375 of the IPC. The Court also clarified that not all broken promises of marriage constitute rape, quashing criminal proceedings against Shrey Gupta.
Calcutta High Court Urges Adolescents to Protect Dignity and Manage Sexual Urges
The Calcutta High Court has advised adolescents to protect their dignity and self-worth while managing sexual urges. In a recent ruling, the court emphasized the need for sexual education and the importance of commitment in relationships.
Calcutta High Court Urges Adolescents to Protect Dignity and Control Sexual Urges
The Calcutta High Court advises adolescents to protect their dignity, control sexual urges, and respect others. The court emphasizes the importance of sexual education and self-worth in young people’s lives.
Supreme Court Grants Protection to Man Accused of Rape by Ex-Wife
The Supreme Court granted protection to a man accused of rape by his ex-wife, highlighting the delay in filing the FIR and suggesting it may be an attempt to harass and extort him.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Husband Not Liable for Rape, Dismisses ‘Unnatural Sex’ Allegations
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot be held liable for rape under IPC, stating that non-consensual acts between a husband and wife cannot automatically be classified as unnatural sex. The court dismissed the FIR filed by the wife of Madhya Pradesh MLA Umang Singhar.
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 in a rape case, citing possible consensual relations and the influence of the victim’s ex-boyfriend in filing the FIR. The court observed that the student had been in custody for over a year and noted the delay in lodging the complaint.
22-Year-Old Boy Gang-Raped by Four Men in Faridabad, Family Demands Justice
In a disturbing incident in Faridabad, a 22-year-old boy was allegedly gang-raped by four men, including his friend, in an OYO hotel. The victim’s family is demanding a proper investigation and justice.