Woman Fined for Filing False Rape Case Against Husband
A special court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister. The court found the allegations to be untrue based on evidence presented during the trial.
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Woman Fined for Filing False Rape Case Against Husband
A woman was fined ₹20,000 by a special court for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister. The court ruled that the allegations were unsubstantiated and the husband was acquitted.
Karnataka HC Refuses to Dismiss Case Against KG Teacher Accused of Removing Student’s Pants
The Karnataka High Court refused to dismiss a case against a KG teacher accused of removing students’ pants and locking them in dark rooms, emphasizing the severe psychological impact on young children.
Manipur High Court Grants Bail and Suspends Sentence of POCSO Convict
The Manipur High Court granted bail and suspended the sentence of a POCSO convict, emphasizing the right to dignity and health of prisoners. The decision highlights the importance of humane treatment even beyond prison gates.
Man Acquitted in False Rape Case, Awarded 1 Lakh Compensation
A Delhi court acquitted a man falsely accused of sexually assaulting minors, awarding him 1 lakh in compensation. The court noted that the accusations were a result of caste hatred and directed the state to compensate the man.
Father Wrongly Accused: Acquitted After 3 Years in False Rape Charges Case
A father faced a harrowing ordeal after being falsely accused of rape by his niece, resulting in over 3 years of incarceration. The case, initiated on a complaint filed in 2017, took a turn when the girl confessed to framing her father at her uncle’s insistence. Here’s how justice prevailed after a prolonged legal battle.
Mumbai Court Sentences Man to 1.5 Years for Calling Minor Girl “Item”
A Mumbai court sentenced a 25-year-old man to 1.5 years in jail for sexually harassing a minor girl by calling her “item.” The court ruled that using such terms objectifies women and constitutes outraging their modesty.
Kerala High Court: Muslim Marriages Under Personal Law Not Excluded from POCSO Act
The Kerala High Court has clarified that Muslim marriages under personal law are not excluded from the POCSO Act, emphasizing that sexual relations with a minor, even within marriage, are illegal.
14-Year-Old Delhi Girl Fabricates Molestation Story to Avoid Parents’ Scolding
A 14-year-old girl in Delhi invented a false molestation story to avoid being scolded by her parents for poor exam performance. Discover the details of this unusual incident.
Bombay High Court Rules Absence of Wisdom Tooth Not Conclusive Proof of Age: POCSO Act
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not conclusive evidence of age, impacting the conviction of Maherban Hasan Babu Khan under the POCSO Act. The court emphasized the need for definitive proof of age in such cases.