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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Commissioner Sanjay Pandey has introduced new guidelines requiring DCP approval for registering molestation and POSCO cases, aiming to prevent false accusations.
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.
A 41-year-old man, after spending seven years in jail for a POCSO case, was acquitted. The special court found contradictions in the child’s statements, indicating a possible case of mistaken identity.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed an 18-year-old rape case filed by a woman claiming to be the man’s second wife. The court found the allegations to be false and aimed at extracting money from the man.
