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.
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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.
Bombay High Court Quashes Rape FIR After Accused Marries Victim
The Bombay High Court quashed a rape FIR after the victim married the accused, citing the resolution of their misunderstanding. The couple is now happily married with a child, and the woman no longer wishes to pursue the case.
Consensual Long-Term Adulterous Relationship Doesn’t Constitute Rape: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without deception does not amount to rape under Section 375 IPC. The court quashed the criminal proceedings against the accused, emphasizing that a breach of a marriage promise alone does not constitute rape.
Allahabad High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Says Both Parties Share Responsibility
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, highlighting that in cases of consensual relationships, both the complainant and the accused must share the responsibility of proof. The court ruled that the accusations of rape could not be substantiated.
Long-Term Consensual Adulterous Relationship Does Not Amount to Rape: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently held that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without any element of deceit does not amount to rape under Section 375 of the IPC. The Court also clarified that not all broken promises of marriage constitute rape, quashing criminal proceedings against Shrey Gupta.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 22-Year-Old Student in Rape Case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old student in a rape case, citing possible consensual relations and the influence of the victim’s ex-boyfriend in filing the FIR. The court observed that the student had been in custody for over a year and noted the delay in lodging the complaint.