The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed a rape FIR after confirming that the accused was in London during the alleged incident. The court called the case a misuse of law and blackmail.
Vimal Karia from Gujarat filed for annulment after discovering his wife was a wanted criminal from Assam. The woman, found through a matrimonial site, had charges of theft, robbery, and murder.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two men accused of rape, observing that false accusations in sexual offence cases are becoming more frequent, and society has evolved since older legal precedents.
The Allahabad High Court noted that women often face hardships living alone after a live-in relationship ends, as Indian society still does not fully accept such relationships. The observation was made while granting bail in a related case.
Three people, including a woman, were arrested in Guwahati for cheating people by pretending to be involved in real estate and other fraudulent activities. Police caught them from the Odalbakra area and launched a full investigation.
In a chilling case from Guwahati, a woman named Bandana Kalita murdered her husband and mother-in-law, stored their body parts in a fridge, and later dumped them in Meghalaya. The crime came to light seven months later.
IAS Rohini Sindhuri and IPS D Roopa have been transferred without new postings by the Karnataka government after a public argument over personal photos on social media. Both officers have filed complaints, and legal actions may follow.
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹3.5 lakh to a man who spent 8 months in jail despite being acquitted. The Court also ordered kiosks with Tamil language support in all prisons to help inmates access case updates.
A man from Karnataka, Suresh Poojari, died by suicide after being falsely accused in a Dalit atrocity case. He had been battling legal and mental pressure for months. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman who helps commit gang rape can be prosecuted under Section 376D of the IPC, even if she does not directly commit the act.
