A postgraduate doctor was allegedly raped and murdered in a hospital, leading to nationwide protests and criticism of West Bengal’s government. The Supreme Court has ordered the creation of a task force for doctor safety and directed the CBI to submit a report by August 22.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two brothers accused of gang rape after the victim refused to undergo a medical examination, raising doubts about the credibility of her claims.
The Bombay High Court has acquitted a Palghar man of cheating charges after 25 years, ruling that refusal to marry after a long-term sexual relationship does not qualify as cheating under Section 417 IPC.
A Mumbai girl falsely accused her brother of rape after he scolded her for meeting her boyfriend. He spent two years in jail before a special court cleared all charges. The girl admitted to lying about the assault.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed an investigation into a false rape complaint, calling it a misuse of legal provisions. The court ordered the Sehore district S.P. to conduct a proper inquiry after the complainant admitted that the rape allegations were false.
An engineering student wrongfully accused of rape in Chennai spent 7 years in jail before being acquitted. Despite DNA evidence proving his innocence, he was imprisoned for years and later received Rs 15 lakhs in compensation.
Harish Yadav, a former police inspector from Bhopal, has been suspended for his role in fabricating rape cases and extorting money. Investigations revealed that Yadav, along with police constables and a woman, used false rape accusations to blackmail and extract money from victims.
Pradeep Makhijani, a psychologist with erectile dysfunction, has been granted pre-arrest bail in a rape case by the Nagpur Court. The court took into account medical reports and his condition before allowing bail, while requiring him to submit his phone and attend medical exams during the investigation.
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.
