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 Kerala High Court clarified that being convicted under Section 498A IPC for cruelty does not automatically mean guilt under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide. The Court upheld the husband’s conviction for dowry death but acquitted his mother.
The Madras High Court has ruled that a husband can be jailed under Section 498A IPC for causing mental cruelty to his wife through an extramarital affair. The court confirmed the conviction and reduced the sentence to six months of rigorous imprisonment.
The Supreme Court acquitted a man accused of murder, stressing that convictions cannot rely on suspicion but must be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This ruling highlights the importance of thorough and substantiated evidence in criminal cases.
