Woman Can Be Prosecuted for Gang Rape if She Aids the Crime: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman who helps commit gang rape can be prosecuted under Section 376D of the IPC, even if she does not directly commit the act.
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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Rape Accused on Condition to Marry Survivor if Found
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man accused of rape, stating the relationship was consensual. The bail is conditional upon the accused marrying the survivor if she is located within a year.
Entering Hotel Room With a Man Doesn’t Mean Consent for Sex: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman booking and entering a hotel room with a man does not mean she consented to sex, stressing that real consent must be clear and voluntary.
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.
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.