Woman Walks Free After Stabbing Man, Court Rules She Had Psychotic Episode
Shruti Mahapatra
A woman in the UK was sentenced but walked free after stabbing a man during a psychotic episode. The victim fears the punishment was too light and that others might…
Mumbai Police: No Molestation or POCSO FIR Without DCP’s Approval
Mumbai Police now require approval from the zonal DCP and ACP’s recommendation before registering molestation and POCSO FIRs, aiming to avoid false cases and protect innocent reputations.
Johnny Depp May Not Ask Amber Heard to Pay $10.35 Million, Says His Lawyer
Johnny Depp’s lawyer revealed that the actor may not ask ex-wife Amber Heard to pay the $10.35 million awarded in the defamation trial, saying the case was about reputation, not…
Educated Woman Cannot Be Forced to Work: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has said that an educated woman cannot be forced to work. The court emphasized that it is her right to choose whether to work or stay…
Delhi Court Acquits Man in False Rape Case After 6 Years, Cites Unreliable Testimony
After 6 years of trial, a Delhi court acquitted a man accused of rape, saying the woman's statements were inconsistent and not reliable. The court found that their relationship was…
Man Acquitted in POCSO Case After 7 Years in Jail Due to Unreliable Evidence
A 41-year-old man was acquitted in a POCSO case after spending 7 years in jail. The special court cited weak and doubtful identification by the victim as the main reason…
Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Against Father-in-Law in Matrimonial Dispute Case
The Delhi High Court has quashed a rape FIR against a father-in-law, stating that resolving matrimonial disputes through settlement is encouraged if done without pressure or threat.
Mumbai Woman Booked for Abandoning Newborn in Hotel Toilet Bin After Dispute With Husband
Mumbai Police booked a woman for abandoning her newborn baby in a hotel toilet bin. She delivered the child during a sudden labour and left him due to personal issues…
Bombay High Court Quashes POCSO Case as Victim Agrees to Marry Accused
The Bombay High Court quashed a POCSO case after the victim, now over 18, stated she wants to marry the accused. The court accepted the couple's decision and the man's…
Karnataka High Court: Wife’s Consent Doesn’t Make Bigamy Legal
The Karnataka High Court stated that a man marrying again during an existing marriage is guilty of bigamy, even if his wife gives consent. Consent does not make the second…