Supreme Court rules that mere touching of a minor’s private parts does not amount to rape or penetrative assault; conviction modified to lesser offence.
Read Full ArticleRajasthan High Court allows 17-year-old rape survivor to continue pregnancy, citing her reproductive autonomy over mother’s plea for termination.
The Supreme Court extends interim protection to Malayalam actor Siddique in a 2016 rape case, despite opposition from the Kerala government citing non-cooperation.
Dwarka Court acquits father of molestation charges under POCSO Act due to inconsistent testimonies from the minor son and lack of corroborative evidence.
The Delhi High Court has reduced the sentence from 20 years of rigorous imprisonment to 12 years in a case where a 28-year-old man was convicted for committing 'digital rape' on a 4-year-old girl child. What was the Court's reasoning? Find out here.
Kerala High Court denies bail to mother accused of enabling the rape of her minor daughter by the stepfather. Serious allegations raise concerns about influencing the victim. Read more.
Read about the Supreme Court's dismissal of Asaram Bapu's bail petition in a minor rape case. Learn why the court's decision and the legal implications in this news update.
Supreme Court stays criminal proceedings against a priest booked under Section 295A IPC for remarks claiming Christianity as the only true religion.
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Telangana High Court grants Pawan Khera one-week transit anticipatory bail in Assam FIR, allowing him time to seek regular bail before jurisdictional court.
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Bombay High Court questions Indians’ traffic rule compliance, enhances compensation to ₹15.15 lakh in TMTC bus accident case involving priest’s death.
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Supreme Court’s 9-judge Bench hears Sabarimala review, examining ERP doctrine, religious freedom, and Articles 25 and 26.
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