The Delhi High Court deemed virginity tests on women as sexist and unconstitutional, emphasizing that these tests violate the right to dignity. The court ruled that such practices reinforce gender stereotypes and have no medical basis.
False cases against men in India are rising, causing serious harm and injustice. With multiple cases of false accusations leading to imprisonment, harassment, and even suicide, it’s time for the Indian government to address the gender imbalance in the legal system.
Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh has stepped down from his role amid sexual harassment allegations made by a junior athletics coach. Singh has denied the claims, calling them an attempt to ruin his reputation.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a petition challenging the marital rape exception under Indian law. The petitioner, Ruth Manorama, argues that this exception violates fundamental constitutional rights, particularly affecting Dalit women.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a husband marrying another woman without his first wife’s consent amounts to cruelty under Section 498-A of the IPC. This can lead to severe emotional and mental harm to the first wife.
A 21-year-old woman in Bengaluru accused a Rapido driver of groping her during a bike ride. However, police say the complaint was false, as the ride was canceled. The investigation is ongoing, and no official statement has been made by Rapido.
In a shocking incident in Jalandhar, Punjab, a factory worker was allegedly kidnapped by four women, assaulted overnight, and later left on the roadside. The victim has yet to file an official complaint with the police.
The Delhi High Court clarified that the POCSO Act is meant to protect minors from sexual exploitation, not criminalize consensual romantic relationships between young adults. The court granted bail to an accused in a consensual case involving a minor.
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash an FIR filed against a disabled man accused of molesting a woman, instructing the trial court to proceed with the case impartially.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has amended its earlier controversial judgment, removing the phrase “kind enough” in reference to a rape convict. However, the sentence reduction from life imprisonment to 20 years remains unchanged.
