Man Acquitted in POCSO Case After 7 Years in Jail
POCSO case acquittal, mistaken identity, man acquitted, unreliable evidence, false implication, special court ruling
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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR for Rape Based on False Promise of Marriage
The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR for rape based on a false promise of marriage, stating the victim had sufficient intelligence to understand the moral implications of her consent.
Youth Dies in Noida Police Custody; Officers Suspended Amid Investigation
A 20-year-old man accused of rape was found dead in Noida police custody, prompting the suspension of several officers and a detailed investigation. The man’s family alleges police misconduct and bribery.
Rajasthan High Court Convicts Man for Outraging Modesty, Acquits of Attempt to Rape
The Rajasthan High Court has acquitted a man of attempted rape but convicted him for outraging modesty under Section 354 IPC. The 1991 case involved a six-year-old victim and resulted in a modified sentence based on new legal interpretations.
MP Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹5,000 Monthly Maintenance to Husband
A family court in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has ordered a woman to pay ₹5,000 monthly maintenance to her husband. The court found that the husband, who dropped out of college due to his wife’s insistence, was unemployed while his wife was running a beauty parlour.
Karnataka HC: Wife Cannot File Dowry Complaint After Receiving Divorce Notice
The Karnataka High Court ruled that dowry harassment complaints filed after receiving a divorce notice lack significance, quashing the FIR against the in-laws in a recent judgment.
Delhi Court Grants Father Custody Prioritizing Children’s Welfare
A Delhi court in October 2021 awarded interim custody of two minor children to their father, stressing that the children’s welfare takes precedence over the mother’s personal choices.
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Maintenance to Ill, Unemployed Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court has directed a working woman to pay Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance to her ailing, unemployed ex-husband, emphasizing that the Hindu Marriage Act’s term ‘spouse’ includes both husband and wife.
Patna College Student Beaten to Death by Masked Men: One Arrested
A 22-year-old student from BN College in Patna was brutally beaten to death by masked men. The incident has sparked protests and concerns over law and order in Bihar, with one arrest made so far.
Overcoming Barriers to Psychiatric Help for Male Child Sexual Abuse Victims in India
Male child sexual abuse in India remains a hidden issue due to societal stigma and patriarchal beliefs. This article explores the barriers victims face in seeking psychiatric help and highlights the need for multidisciplinary support.