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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered a CBI investigation against a woman and her lawyer for filing multiple false rape and criminal cases to extort money.
The Delhi High Court has emphasized the need to curb false rape charges in matrimonial cases that are later settled. The court quashed an FIR involving charges under Section 376 IPC, highlighting the misuse of legal provisions.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to an accused in a POCSO case, stating that a minor’s consent is not valid under the law. The case involved serious charges under the POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.
