Allahabad High Court Acquits Man in 100-Year-Old Woman’s Rape and Murder Case
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man accused of raping and murdering a 100-year-old woman, saying he was falsely implicated to claim government compensation.
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Allahabad High Court Grants Relief to Sisters-in-Law in 498A Dowry Case
The Allahabad High Court has granted relief to two sisters-in-law accused in a dowry harassment case under Section 498A IPC. The court ruled that they were falsely implicated, as they were already married and living away during the alleged incidents.
Gujarat High Court Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation to Man Jailed for 3 Years Despite Bail Order
The Gujarat High Court ordered ₹1 lakh compensation for a man who stayed in jail for nearly three years even after getting bail. Authorities failed to act on the bail order due to an unopened email attachment.
Justice Chandrachud: Supreme Court Must Not Become a ‘Tarikh Pe Tarikh’ Court
Justice DY Chandrachud expressed strong concern over frequent adjournment requests, saying the Supreme Court should not become a “Tarikh Pe Tarikh” court. He urged lawyers to respect the court’s time and come prepared.
Madras High Court: Treat Estranged Husband as Guest, Show Kindness for Child’s Sake
The Madras High Court advised a woman to treat her estranged husband kindly like a guest during child visitation, promoting a peaceful environment for their child based on the principle of “Atithi Devo Bhava”.
Justice S Ravindra Bhat: Domestic Work Must Be Shared Equally Between Men and Women
Justice S Ravindra Bhat of the Supreme Court stressed that domestic work must be shared fairly between men and women and said that token representation of women in leadership roles must be replaced by real empowerment.
MP High Court: Woman Must Return Compensation for Filing False Rape Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a woman who falsely accused a man of rape must return the compensation paid by the state, emphasizing accountability in misuse of legal provisions.
Supreme Court Grants Bail After Criticizing Allahabad High Court’s Delay Approach
The Supreme Court granted bail to a man jailed for over 14 years, stating it could not support the Allahabad High Court’s approach of delaying his appeal and rejecting his bail without proper review.
Vishnu Tiwari’s Story: Freed After 20 Years in Jail for a False Rape Case
After spending 20 years in prison for a rape case based on false charges, Vishnu Tiwari, now 43, struggles to begin life again with no family, education, or future. The NHRC has taken note of this injustice.
Karnataka High Court’s Marital Rape Verdict Gets Mixed Reactions from Delhi Petitioners
The Karnataka High Court’s recent verdict that marital status cannot protect a man from rape trial received mixed reactions from Delhi High Court petitioners, highlighting a growing debate on the criminalisation of marital rape.