Bombay High Court: Absence of Wisdom Tooth Not Conclusive Proof of Age Under POCSO Act
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not definitive proof of age under the POCSO Act. Learn more about the case and judgment.
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Kerala HC: False Rape Allegations Unsustainable If Woman Continued Relationship Despite Knowing Man’s Marriage
The Kerala High Court ruled that rape allegations on a false marriage promise are invalid if the woman continued the relationship despite knowing the man was married.
Bombay HC Grants Bail to Rape Accused on Condition of Marriage
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a rape accused, ruling that the relationship was consensual. The accused must marry the survivor if she is found within a year.
Breaking Up or Refusing Marriage Not Abetment of Suicide, Rules Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court ruled that ending a relationship or refusing marriage cannot be considered abetment of suicide, emphasizing the need for clear intent and instigation under Section 306 IPC.
SC Quashes Rape Case, Differentiates Between False Promise and Good Faith Breach of Marriage Promise
The Supreme Court ruled that consensual relationships with a genuine promise of marriage that later remains unfulfilled do not justify criminal charges. This decision quashed a rape case filed in 2016, citing abuse of legal processes.
No Assumption That Victims Always Tell the Full Truth in Rape Cases: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court grants bail in a sexual exploitation case, stating that victims in rape cases may not always share the entire truth.
Merchant Navy Officer Acquitted in Rape Case Due to Lack of Express Promise of Marriage
A Mumbai court acquitted a Merchant Navy officer in a rape case, ruling that there was no express promise of marriage before the consensual relationship with his former girlfriend.
Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR, Highlights Misuse of Section 376 IPC
The Delhi High Court recently quashed a rape FIR against a man, highlighting the misuse of Section 376 IPC. The court ruled that the case was an example of how the provision, meant to protect women, is sometimes misused to harass men unnecessarily.
Bombay High Court Quashes Rape Case Against Lawyer
The Bombay High Court has quashed a rape case against a Mumbai lawyer, highlighting that the accusations stemmed from a consensual relationship that soured over time.
Court Acquits Rape Accused After WhatsApp Chats Contradict Woman’s Allegations: Delhi Case
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of rape after examining WhatsApp chats that contradicted the woman’s allegations. The chats revealed a consensual and friendly relationship, undermining the claims of sexual assault.