An engineering student in Chennai spent seven years in jail after being falsely accused of rape. He was acquitted in 2016, and the court awarded him Rs 15 lakhs in compensation for the wrongful accusation.
The Rajasthan High Court acquitted a man of attempted rape but convicted him for outraging the modesty of a minor. The court ruled that his actions did not amount to an attempt to rape but were still punishable under Section 354 of the IPC.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a 71-year-old man convicted of a 1981 murder, citing lack of concrete evidence and inconsistencies in witness and medical reports. Three other convicts in the case had already passed away during the appeal process.
The Bombay High Court acquitted a man wrongfully convicted in a criminal breach of trust case, criticizing the police and judiciary for mishandling evidence and neglecting their responsibilities.
The Madras High Court has ordered the state to pay ₹3.5 lakhs to a man who was wrongfully detained for 8 months after his acquittal. The court also called for the installation of KIOSK machines in prisons to help inmates check their case status.
The Karnataka High Court has determined that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and seek employment does not amount to cruelty. The court also overturned dowry-related charges due to insufficient evidence.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man accused of raping and murdering a 100-year-old woman, citing lack of evidence and potential false implications for government compensation.
A lawyer who was disqualified from a District Judge position because of a 498-A case filed by his wife has failed to get relief from the Supreme Court. Despite being acquitted of all charges, the Supreme Court upheld the decision to remove him from the list of candidates.
The Supreme Court ruled that a candidate cannot be denied a job appointment solely for being tried under Section 498A IPC, particularly if acquitted. The court ordered the appointment of the candidate within four weeks.
The Madras High Court ordered the state to pay 3.5 lakhs to a man detained for 8 months after his acquittal. The court emphasized the need for better access to legal information for prisoners and directed the installation of KIOSK machines in prisons.
