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 prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
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 had maintained a consensual relationship for five years and failed to prove her allegations.
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 only after being caught by her husband.
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 relationship.
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 claims and ruled that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence.
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 has sparked legal discussions.
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.
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.
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. The court ruled that the accusations of rape could not be substantiated.
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 in interpreting consent in sexual assault cases.
