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Orissa High Court Acquits Man Accused of Rape, Citing Consent and Lack of Resistance

Shruti Mahapatra1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

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 consensual and not against her will.

Orissa High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Citing Lack of Resistance from Victim

Shruti Mahapatra5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The Orissa High Court acquitted a man accused of raping his sister-in-law, ruling that her lack of resistance, given her age and sexual experience, indicated consent. The case highlights complexities in interpreting consent in sexual assault cases.