The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not enough to prove a survivor’s age in a POCSO case. The accused was acquitted as the prosecution failed to confirm that the victim was under 18.
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.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a fresh plea challenging the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the IPC. The petitioner argues that the exception violates key fundamental rights under the Constitution.
The Karnataka High Court’s recent verdict that marital status cannot protect a man from rape trial received mixed reactions from Delhi High Court petitioners, highlighting a growing debate on the criminalisation of marital rape.
Allahabad High Court ruled that a long-term consensual physical relationship based on mutual understanding and without deceit from the beginning cannot be considered rape under IPC Section 375.
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.
The Bombay High Court ruled that breaking a marriage promise due to parental opposition does not amount to rape, distinguishing between a breach of promise and making a false promise.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a man cannot avoid trial for rape because the victim is his wife, sparking debates on equality, potential misuse, and the need for legal reforms in India’s marital laws.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without deception does not amount to rape under Section 375 IPC. The court quashed the criminal proceedings against the accused, emphasizing that a breach of a marriage promise alone does not constitute rape.
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged with rape under Section 375 IPC for engaging in anal sex with his wife, highlighting consent within marriage and referencing Section 377 IPC.
