Bombay High Court Quashes POCSO Case as Victim Agrees to Marry Accused
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court quashed a POCSO case after the victim, now over 18, stated she wants to marry the accused. The court accepted the couple's decision and the man's…
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Bombay High Court Says Touching Private Parts, Kissing Not Unnatural Offence; Grants Bail
The Bombay High Court ruled that touching private parts and kissing do not amount to unnatural offences under IPC Section 377 and granted bail to an accused in a POCSO…
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…
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Dismiss Rape Charges Against Husband
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that marriage does not shield a man from rape charges, refusing to quash a case involving serious allegations of sexual and physical abuse by…
POCSO Act Not for Punishing Consensual Teen Relationships, Says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an 18-year-old boy, stating that the POCSO Act was not meant to criminalize consensual teenage relationships. The Court said such misuse of the…
Karnataka High Court Cancels POCSO Case Filed by Sister Against Brothers Over Property Dispute
The Karnataka High Court has canceled a POCSO case filed by a woman against her brothers, citing a family property dispute and lack of evidence. The court said the case…
Grabbing Breasts or Snapping Pyjama String Not Attempt to Rape, Says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing a minor girl’s breasts or snapping her pyjama string does not count as an attempt to rape, but it qualifies as aggravated sexual…
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.
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…
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…