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Norway's Crown Princess's Son Sentenced to Four Years in Prison After Rape Conviction
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Norway's Crown Princess's Son Sentenced to Four Years in Prison After Rape Conviction

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison by Oslo District Court after being convicted of two counts of rape and domestic violence, concluding one of the most closely watched criminal trials in Norwegian history.

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SC Says RTI Activism Has Become a ‘New Business’, Denies Anticipatory Bail to Activist Judiciary
SC Says RTI Activism Has Become a ‘New Business’, Denies Anticipatory Bail to Activist

Supreme Court remarks RTI activism has become a “new business” and denies anticipatory bail to an activist accused of obstructing a road project.

21-Day Delay in Filing FIR Not Fatal in Cases Involving Sexual Offences Due to Social Stigma surrounding Traditional families: Bombay HC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
21-Day Delay in Filing FIR Not Fatal in Cases Involving Sexual Offences Due to Social Stigma surrounding Traditional families: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]

Bombay HC held that a 21-day delay in filing an FIR for sexual offences is not fatal due to social stigma, and refused to quash a prima facie Section 354 IPC case.

Inserting Hand Inside a Child's Clothing Amounts to Sexual Assault Under POCSO ACT: Orissa HC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Inserting Hand Inside a Child's Clothing Amounts to Sexual Assault Under POCSO ACT: Orissa HC [Read Judgment]

Orissa High Court has held that inserting a hand inside the clothing of a minor victim, even without proof of digital penetration, constitutes 'sexual assault' under Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Victim’s Legal Heirs Can Continue Appeal Against Acquittal After Death, Appeal Does Not Abate: Rajasthan HC [Read Order] Judiciary
Victim’s Legal Heirs Can Continue Appeal Against Acquittal After Death, Appeal Does Not Abate: Rajasthan HC [Read Order]

Rajasthan HC rules legal heirs can continue a victim’s appeal against acquittal after death, restores appeal, and flags Section 394 CrPC gap.

35 साल पुराने हत्या के प्रयास मामले में 85 वर्षीय बुजुर्ग को 3 साल की जेल

35 साल पुराने हत्या के प्रयास के मामले में बिहार के 85 वर्षीय व्यक्ति को 3 साल की ...

Mere Non-Communication For 13 Days Does Not Amount To Cruelty Under IPC: SC Acquits Husband [Read Order]

Supreme Court acquits husband in a Section 498A case, holding that mere non-communication with wife for 13 days does not amount to cruelty under IPC.

SC Refers Section 392 CrPC Issue to Larger Bench, Questions Third Judge’s Power to Overturn Unanimous Findings [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court refers Section 392 CrPC issue to a larger Bench, questioning whether a third judge can overturn unanimous findings of a Division Bench.

SC Sets Aside POCSO Conviction After Accused Marries Victim, Pays ₹10 Lakh Compensation

Supreme Court set aside a POCSO conviction under Article 142 after the accused married the victim and paid ₹10 lakh compensation.

Sex Before Marriage Does Not Amount to Moral Turpitude: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules that consensual premarital relationships do not amount to moral turpitude and cannot alone disqualify candidates from police service.

હેમંત સોરેનને મોટો ઝટકો, PMLA કોર્ટે જમીન કૌભાંડ કેસમાં ડિસ્ચાર્જ અરજી ફગાવી

રાંચીની PMLA કોર્ટે કથિત જમીન કૌભાંડ કેસમાં હેમંત સોરેનની ડિસ્ચાર્જ અરજી ફગા...

Right To Travel Abroad Must Yield To Speedy Trial Rights: Supreme Court Bars Accused From Flying To USA Without Court Permission [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules the right to travel abroad must yield to speedy trial rights, barring an accused from flying to the USA without court approval.

Big Setback for Hemant Soren as PMLA Court Rejects Discharge Plea in Land Scam Case

Hemant Soren suffers setback as Ranchi PMLA Court rejects his discharge plea in the alleged land scam case, finding a prima facie case for trial.

85-Year-Old Man Gets 3-Year Jail Term in 35-Year-Old Attempt-to-Murder Case

85-year-old Bihar man gets 3-year jail term in a 35-year-old attempt-to-murder case; court cites age, incapacity, and prolonged trial delay.


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