Man Acquitted After 14 Years in Rape Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Shruti Mahapatra
A man was acquitted in a rape case 14 years after the complaint was filed because no material witnesses, including the complainant, appeared in court. The fast-track court ruled the…
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Allahabad High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Says Burden of Proof Lies on Both Partners
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of rape, ruling that the burden of proof lies on both partners. The court noted that the complainant…
Orissa High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Says No Resistance from Adult Woman Indicates Consent
The Orissa High Court ruled that a grown-up woman’s lack of resistance during alleged sexual intercourse may indicate consent. The court acquitted the accused, stating that the woman blamed him…
Merchant Navy Officer Acquitted in Rape Case Over Promise of Marriage
A Mumbai sessions court acquitted a 31-year-old merchant navy officer accused of rape, stating that no explicit promise of marriage was made to his former girlfriend before they had a…
Allahabad High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Says Both Parties Share Burden of Proof
The Allahabad High Court upheld the acquittal of a man in a rape case, stating that both parties share the burden of proof. The court highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant’s…
Orissa High Court Acquits Man in Alleged Rape Case, Cites Lack of Resistance
The Orissa High Court acquitted a man in an alleged rape case, stating that the grown-up victim, with prior sexual experience, did not resist the act, indicating consent. The judgment…
Merchant Navy Officer Acquitted in Rape Case Due to Lack of Express Promise of Marriage
A Mumbai court acquitted a Merchant Navy officer in a rape case, ruling that there was no express promise of marriage before the consensual relationship with his former girlfriend.
Delhi Court Acquits Man After 6 Years in False Rape Case
A Delhi court acquitted a man after six years in a false rape case, citing unreliable witness statements and evidence proving a consensual relationship between the accused and the woman.
Allahabad High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Says Both Parties Share Responsibility
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, highlighting that in cases of consensual relationships, both the complainant and the accused must share the responsibility of proof.…
Orissa High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Citing Lack of Resistance from Victim
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…