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Does a Long-Term Live-In Relationship Raise a Presumption of Consent in Rape Cases? Gujarat HC Answers [Read Judgment]
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Does a Long-Term Live-In Relationship Raise a Presumption of Consent in Rape Cases? Gujarat HC Answers [Read Judgment]

Gujarat HC dismisses appeal against acquittal, finding no grounds to interfere with the trial court’s decision in a rape case.

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2017 News Report On Body's Identity: Delhi HC Allows Murder Convict To Lead Additional Evidence [Read Order] Judiciary
2017 News Report On Body's Identity: Delhi HC Allows Murder Convict To Lead Additional Evidence [Read Order]

The Delhi High Court allowed a life convict to lead additional evidence on a 2017 news report that could affect the prosecution's case on the identity of the deceased.

Bribe Demand Must Be Proved Before Section 20 Presumption Can Apply : SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Bribe Demand Must Be Proved Before Section 20 Presumption Can Apply : SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court acquits two Gujarat Panchayat employees in bribery case, holding that demand of bribe must be proved beyond reasonable doubt before presumption under Section 20 can arise.

'Disturbed' By 22-Year Trial, 22-Year Appeal Delay; Seeks Health Report on Aged Murder Convict : SC [Read Order] Judiciary
'Disturbed' By 22-Year Trial, 22-Year Appeal Delay; Seeks Health Report on Aged Murder Convict : SC [Read Order]

Supreme Court expresses concern over a 22-year trial and 22-year appellate delay in a 1981 murder case, seeking reports from the State, the Jharkhand High Court and jail hospital authorities on the ailing petitioner's health.

'Motherf**ker' Jibe Not Obscenity Under S.294(b) IPC, Rules SC Judiciary
'Motherf**ker' Jibe Not Obscenity Under S.294(b) IPC, Rules SC

Supreme Court holds that abusive or vulgar words like calling someone a 'motherf**ker' don't amount to obscenity under Section 294(b) IPC, setting aside an obscenity conviction.

Bhang Not 'Cannabis' Under NDPS Act: Jharkhand HC [Read Judgment]

Jharkhand High Court sets aside NDPS conviction after FSL report identifies seized substance as Bhang, holding it falls outside the statutory definition of cannabis under Section 2(iii).

SC grants bail to 'gangster' Arun Gawali in murder case of Shiv Sena corporator [Read Order]

SC grants bail to ex-MLA Arun Gawali in 2007 murder case of Shiv Sena corporator after 18 years in jail; appeal hearing set for Feb 2026.

SC Acquits Accused in 1993 Dacoity Case Over Non-Examination of TIP Witnesses [Read Judgment]

SC acquits accused in 1993 dacoity case, ruling TIP evidence invalid due to non-examination of key witnesses. Bail bond discharged, no surrender required.


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