Ex-Chief Justice Advocates for Anonymity of Rape Accused Amid Rising Misuse of Laws
Former Supreme Court Justice B.N. Srikrishna discusses the misuse of rape laws and calls for the anonymity of the accused to ensure fairness and prevent undue harm.
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Man Accused of Raping Wife Commits Suicide Due to In-Laws’ Rs 15 Lakh Demand
A 21-year-old man accused of raping his wife jumped to his death from a Faridabad court building after his in-laws demanded Rs 15 lakh. The incident happened following the hearing of his bail plea.
Rajasthan High Court Commutes Death Penalty for Wrongly Convicted Man, Orders Fresh Investigation
The Rajasthan High Court commuted the death sentence of a man wrongly convicted of raping and murdering a 7-year-old and ordered a fresh investigation, citing circumstantial evidence and DNA mismatches.
Prosecutrix Must Refund State Compensation in False Rape Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed a trial court to ask the prosecutrix in a false rape case to refund the state compensation. The court granted bail to the accused after the prosecutrix admitted to filing a false report.
22-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Filing False Rape Complaint Against Two Gurugram Men
A 22-year-old woman was arrested for filing a false rape complaint against two men in Gurugram and extorting Rs 2 lakh from them. Discover the details of the case and the legal actions taken.
Kerala High Court Calls for Gender-Neutral Rape Laws
The Kerala High Court has highlighted the need for gender-neutral rape laws, pointing out the disparity where men can be prosecuted for false promises of marriage, but women cannot. Learn more about this important legal discussion.
Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Against Father-In-Law Amid Matrimonial Dispute Settlement
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR against a father-in-law, emphasizing the importance of settlements in matrimonial disputes. The complainant confirmed the agreement was made freely, without coercion, paving the way for a brighter future.
Bombay High Court Quashes POCSO Case as Victim Decides to Marry Accused
The Bombay High Court has quashed a POCSO case after the victim, now an adult, decided to marry the accused. The court accepted their decision, focusing on their future together and the impact of the ongoing case on their relationship.
Mumbai Police: Molestation and POSCO Cases Need DCP Approval
Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey has introduced new guidelines requiring DCP approval for registering molestation and POSCO cases, aiming to prevent false accusations.
Delhi Court Acquits Man in False Rape Case After 6 Years of Trial
A Delhi court acquitted a man after six years of trial in a false rape case. The court found the woman’s statements unreliable and evidence showed she had a consensual relationship with the accused.