IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bamhrah faced criticism after mocking a schoolgirl’s request for affordable sanitary napkins during an event in Bihar. The girl’s demand was met with sarcasm, leading to backlash from government officials and social welfare leaders.
A 27-year-old woman from Jabalpur, MP, who filed multiple false rape cases against four men, is now charged with extortion and criminal intimidation after two men filed complaints against her.
The Supreme Court quashed a rape case after ruling that a promise to marry made in good faith but not fulfilled is different from a false promise. The court deemed the FIR an abuse of criminal process, closing the case.
A senior executive from Gurgaon committed suicide after being accused of sexual harassment at work. His four-page suicide note expressed the humiliation he faced, and his family has filed a complaint against his colleagues and company for abetment to suicide.
A man spent three years in jail after his daughter falsely accused him of rape at her uncle’s behest. The court acquitted him and fined the uncle for provoking the false charges.
Justice DY Chandrachud expressed frustration over frequent adjournment requests in the Supreme Court, stating that it should not turn into a “Tarikh Pe Tarikh” court. He urged lawyers to respect the court’s time and avoid unnecessary delays.
A Chennai court awarded Rs 15 lakh to a man falsely accused of rape by a woman, after DNA evidence cleared him of being the father of her child. The case, which lasted over seven years, severely impacted his life and career.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court denied bail to a disabled man accused of rape, who refused to marry the woman due to caste differences. The court expressed concern about the ongoing social division based on caste in modern society and emphasized the need to protect the vulnerable witness.
The Karnataka High Court has refused to dismiss the case against a KG teacher accused of removing students’ pants as punishment. The teacher faces charges under the POCSO Act, with allegations of physical and mental harassment against minor students.
A Mumbai woman has been accused of posting explicit photos of her ex-partner on his 14-year-old daughter’s school website. The court denied her anticipatory bail, highlighting the potential emotional impact on the child.
