Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case, Distinguishes Good Faith Promise to Marry
Shruti Mahapatra
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…
Sexual harassment/ Molestation
Humiliated in Meeting: Executive Commits Suicide, Leaves 4-Page Note
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…
Father Wrongfully Jailed for 3 Years Due to Daughter’s False Rape Allegations
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…
Justice DY Chandrachud: “We Don’t Want Supreme Court to Be a ‘Tarikh Pe Tarikh’ Court”
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…
Chennai Court Awards Rs 15 Lakh Compensation to Man Falsely Accused of Rape
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…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Bail to Disabled Man for Refusing Marriage Due to Caste Differences
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…
Karnataka HC Denies Plea to Dismiss Case Against KG Teacher Accused of Removing Students’ Pants
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…
Woman Accused of Posting Obscene Photos on Ex-Partner’s Daughter’s School Website
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…
Kolkata St. Xavier’s University Professor Resigns Over Instagram Photos
A professor at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, was compelled to resign after a parent filed a complaint about her Instagram photos in undergarments. The professor claims her dismissal was a…
Rape Accused Seeks Kerala High Court’s Protection for Privacy Rights, Requests Removal of Online Articles
A rape accused has petitioned the Kerala High Court to protect his privacy and dignity, requesting the removal of online articles and bail orders until his trial concludes. He argues…