Father Jailed for 3 Years on False Rape Charge by Daughter, Later Acquitted
Shruti Mahapatra
A man spent over three years in jail after being falsely accused of rape by his daughter under her uncle’s influence. A Ghaziabad court has now acquitted the father and…
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Karnataka High Court Refuses to Dismiss POCSO Case Against KG Teacher
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a plea to dismiss a POCSO case against a kindergarten teacher accused of removing a child's pants and locking her in dark rooms as…
Orissa High Court Acquits Man Accused of Rape, Citing Consent and Lack of Resistance
The Orissa High Court acquitted a man accused of raping his sister-in-law, ruling that her failure to resist, despite being a grown woman with sexual experience, indicated the act was…
Gujarat High Court Highlights Rising Trend of Exaggerated Domestic Violence and Dowry Charges
The Gujarat High Court recently criticized the growing misuse of domestic violence and dowry allegations by women to apply pressure on their husbands and in-laws. The court observed that many…
Refusal to Care for Child’s Treatment Not Cruelty Under Section 498-A IPC, Rules Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that neglecting a child’s treatment does not qualify as cruelty under Section 498-A IPC. The court quashed a criminal case filed by a wife…
Madras High Court Orders Cheating Case Against Man for Hiding Impotence Before Marriage
The Madras High Court has ordered the registration of a cheating case against a man for failing to disclose his impotence before marriage. The Court emphasized that the husband deceived…
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash Rape Case Against Husband
The Karnataka High Court upheld charges of rape and cruelty against a husband, stating that marriage does not provide immunity for brutal acts. The court stressed that all individuals, including…
Bombay HC Rules Asking Married Woman to Do Household Work Not an Offence
The Bombay High Court has ruled that asking a married woman to do household chores for her family does not constitute an offense. The court quashed the FIR against the…
A married woman with 2 children accused her Boyfriend of not marrying her
Gender neutral law activist
A recent court ruling in Ahmedabad cleared a bank employee accused of rape under false pretenses of marriage, stating that a rape case cannot be used to force a man…
Kerala High Court Rules Remarks on Woman’s Body Structure as Sexual Harassment
Kerala High Court has ruled that making comments about a woman’s body structure, such as saying it is “fine,” can amount to sexual harassment. This ruling is crucial in understanding…