Uttarakhand High Court: Husband Not Guilty of Rape for Anal Sex with Wife
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged with rape for anal sex with his wife, as such acts fall under marital consent protected by law.
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DNA Report Not Final Proof in Rape Case: Calcutta High Court Rejects Discharge Plea
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a DNA report alone cannot be conclusive proof in a rape case, rejecting an accused’s plea for discharge and emphasizing the importance of victim testimony.
Calcutta High Court Urges Adolescents to Protect Dignity and Exercise Self-Control
The Calcutta High Court has urged adolescents to protect their dignity, self-worth, and autonomy while controlling sexual urges. The Court emphasized the importance of sex education and advised boys to respect women’s rights and privacy.
MP High Court Urges Centre to Reduce Age of Consent to 16
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has urged the central government to reduce the age of sexual consent from 18 to 16, arguing that the existing law has caused injustice to adolescent boys.
Allahabad High Court: Grabbing Breasts or Snapping Pyjama String Not Attempt to Rape
The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string does not amount to an attempt to rape but qualifies as aggravated sexual assault. The decision has sparked debate and calls for intervention from the Supreme Court.
Bombay High Court: Absence of Wisdom Tooth Not Conclusive Proof of Age Under POCSO Act
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not definitive proof of age under the POCSO Act. Learn more about the case and judgment.
Muslim Marriages Not Exempt from POCSO Act, Rules Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that Muslim marriages under personal law are not exempt from the POCSO Act, stating that sexual relations with a minor, even in marriage, are illegal. Read more about the court’s decision.
POCSO Act Protects Minors, Not Criminalizes Young Lovers: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that the POCSO Act is meant to protect minors from sexual abuse, not criminalize consensual relationships between young adults. The court granted bail to an accused in a case involving a minor.
Calling a Woman “Item” Outrages Her Modesty: Mumbai Court Sentences Man to Jail
A Mumbai court sentenced a man to 1.5 years in jail for harassing a minor girl by calling her “item,” ruling that such behavior outrages a woman’s modesty.
UP Assembly Passes Bill Denying Anticipatory Bail to Rape Accused
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed a bill denying anticipatory bail to rape accused and those charged under the POCSO Act, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy for crimes against women and children.