The Rajasthan High Court convicted a man for outraging a minor’s modesty under Section 354 IPC but acquitted him of attempt to rape, stating that the act had not progressed beyond preparation.
A Mumbai session court has acquitted a merchant navy officer accused of rape, citing lack of evidence regarding a promise of marriage before their relationship turned physical.
The Rajasthan High Court has acquitted a man of attempted rape but convicted him for outraging modesty under Section 354 IPC. The 1991 case involved a six-year-old victim and resulted in a modified sentence based on new legal interpretations.
The Delhi High Court acquitted four men previously sentenced to life for abduction and gang-rape, pointing out investigation flaws and insufficient evidence. Read about the court’s detailed verdict.
