Muslim Marriages Not Exempt from POCSO Act, Says Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that Muslim marriages under personal law are not excluded from the POCSO Act. Sexual relations with minors are illegal, even under the guise of marriage.
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Jalandhar Factory Worker Claims He Was Kidnapped and Sexually Assaulted by Four Women
In a disturbing incident in Jalandhar, a factory worker claimed he was kidnapped and sexually assaulted overnight by four women. He said he was abducted from Leather Complex Road and later left on the road at 3 am. No police complaint has been filed yet.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to POCSO Accused Citing Girl’s Understanding of Consequences
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a 21-year-old man accused under the POCSO Act, noting that the 15-year-old girl involved was capable of understanding her actions and had voluntarily accompanied him.
POCSO Law Not Meant to Criminalise Consensual Young Love, Says Delhi High Court While Granting Bail
The Delhi High Court stated that the POCSO Act aims to protect children from abuse, not to criminalise consensual relationships among young adults. The Court granted bail to an accused in such a case.
Bombay High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Disabled Man Accused of Molestation
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash an FIR against a disabled man accused of molestation and intimidation, stating that the case does not justify extraordinary intervention.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Removes Controversial Remark in Rape Convict’s Sentence Order
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has corrected a controversial remark in a rape case judgment, removing the phrase that called the convict “kind enough” for not killing the survivor. The 20-year sentence remains unchanged.
False Promise of Marriage Not Rape If Woman Continues Relationship After Knowing Man Is Married: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed a rape case against a man, stating that if a woman continues a consensual relationship even after learning about the man’s marriage, it cannot be considered rape based on a false promise of marriage.
Calling a Girl “Item” Is Sexual Harassment: Mumbai Court Jails Man for 1.5 Years
A Mumbai court has sentenced a 25-year-old businessman to 1.5 years in jail for calling a minor girl an “item”, stating that such comments outrage a woman’s modesty and reflect sexual harassment.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Rape Accused on Condition to Marry Survivor if Found
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man accused of rape, stating the relationship was consensual. The bail is conditional upon the accused marrying the survivor if she is located within a year.
Ghaziabad Woman Falsely Alleges Gang-Rape to Settle Property Dispute, Says Police
A woman from Ghaziabad claimed she was gang-raped by five men, but police now say the story was false and part of a property dispute. Medical tests and digital evidence revealed inconsistencies in her statement.