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Kerala HC: No Rape if Woman Continued Relationship After Knowing Man Was Married

Shruti Mahapatra2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The Kerala High Court ruled that consensual sex based on a false promise of marriage cannot be considered rape if the woman continued the relationship after learning the man was married. The case against the accused was dismissed.

“Delhi High Court: Rape Victim’s Statement Cannot Be Treated as Absolute Truth”

Shruti Mahapatra2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Delhi High Court recently ruled that while a rape survivor’s statement holds significant value, it cannot be treated as the absolute truth without evidence. In a judgment involving a rape case from Haryana, the court upheld the trial court’s decision to acquit the accused due to lack of proof.