The Bombay High Court has quashed a rape FIR after the accused and the victim married. The victim stated that the charges were a misunderstanding and asked to drop them, as they have since become parents to a child.
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a 22-year-old student arrested for sexual assault. The court noted that the FIR was filed on the advice of the victim’s ex-boyfriend and highlighted the possibility that the encounter may have been consensual.
The Bombay High Court has quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a judicial officer against her husband and in-laws. The court found no evidence of obstruction to the officer’s duties and concluded that the FIR appeared to be a reaction to a marital dispute.
The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR and chargesheet for rape based on a false promise of marriage, ruling that the victim understood the nature of the act. The court found no deceitful intent in the applicant’s desire to marry and noted that the consent was not obtained through misrepresentation.
The Supreme Court has granted protection to Paras, a man accused of rape and blackmail by his ex-wife. The court noted significant delays in filing the FIR and potential harassment. Paras sought relief from the court, which has issued a notice for his anticipatory bail request.
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines for adolescents on protecting dignity, self-worth, and controlling sexual urges. The court highlighted the importance of sexual education and respecting personal boundaries while acquitting a young man sentenced under the POCSO Act.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two brothers accused of gang-rape after the victim refused to undergo a medical examination, questioning the validity of her claims.
Rohtak police are set to track women who file false rape complaints to combat blackmail and honey trapping. This initiative aims to reduce false allegations and maintain a database of such complainants.
The Karnataka High Court upheld charges of rape and cruelty against a husband, stating that marriage does not provide immunity for brutal acts. The court stressed that all individuals, including husbands, are accountable for their actions under the law.
The government has initiated the process of amending the IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act to implement comprehensive legal reforms. This move aims to provide affordable and speedy justice, involving extensive consultations with various stakeholders.
