Allahabad HC acquits man in 2005 marital rape case, holding that the Supreme Court’s Independent Thought ruling applies only prospectively.
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SC quashes rape FIR against husband, citing marital rape exception under IPC. Court finds no prima facie case, noting victim married of her own free will.
Supreme Court defers hearing on plea to criminalize marital rape, as CJI Chandrachud expresses inability to conclude before his retirement on November 10.
Bombay Sessions Court grants bail in ₹1.93 crore cyber fraud case, citing right to liberty as investigation is complete and accused not direct beneficiary.
09 February, 2026 04:17 PM
Madras High Court Full Bench rules resignation on medical grounds leads to forfeiture of past service under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978.
09 February, 2026 12:16 PM
Supreme Court sets aside Jharkhand High Court orders, reiterates that bail or anticipatory bail cannot be made conditional on monetary deposits.
09 February, 2026 05:15 PM
Supreme Court refers the issue of third party rights under Order IX Rule 13 CPC to a larger bench to resolve conflicting judgments on ex parte decrees.
09 February, 2026 12:35 PM
Madras High Court says Section 37 NDPS Act doesn’t apply to acceptance of bond for appearance on summons, as it is distinct from grant of bail.
09 February, 2026 12:20 PM
Kerala High Court orders closure of unrecognised school imparting Quran-based instruction, says RTE Act mandates state approval for religious teaching.
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