Delhi HC acquits POCSO convict, ruling that age proof documents under the Juvenile Justice Act can’t be treated as “gospel truth” if doubtful.
Read Full ArticleSC: Sour relationships or distance not grounds to invoke rape charges; warns misuse burdens courts and stains accused’s identity.
SC highlights ‘worrying trend’ of consensual relationships turning sour being criminalised. Quashes 9-year-old rape case, citing lack of criminal liability.
Supreme Court quashes criminal case against ‘Kahaani’ director Sujoy Ghosh, holding the summoning order was passed without proper application of mind.
21 March, 2026 10:37 AM
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