SC: Victim’s sole testimony, even without medical evidence, sufficient to uphold rape conviction if found credible and consistent.
Read Full ArticleBengaluru court convicts ex-MP Prajwal Revanna in rape case linked to explicit videos; one of four sexual abuse cases filed against him.
SC allows quashing of rape case in exceptional circumstances, citing settlement, complainant’s affidavit, and need to prevent misuse of legal process.
MP High Court commutes death sentence to life imprisonment in child rape-murder case, citing convict’s age and possibility of rehabilitation.
Calcutta HC commutes death penalty of 58-year-old man in rape-murder of minor to life imprisonment without remission for 20 years, citing age, no past crime.
SC spares man from death for killing wife, 4 kids, orders life till last breath; cites good conduct, mental health, yet upholds rape and murder conviction.
Telangana HC grants anticipatory bail to a man accused of rape on the false promise of marriage, noting his six-year relationship with the complainant.
The Allahabad HC ruled that grabbing a girl’s breasts, breaking the string of her pyjama, and attempting to drag her do not constitute rape or an attempt to commit rape. Instead, the court held that...
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.
Chhattisgarh HC rules rape of a dead body not punishable under existing laws, highlights legislative gap and calls for legal reforms on necrophilia.
SC acquits man in 10-yr-old girl’s rape-murder case citing lack of effective legal aid, calling it a violation of Article 21’s fundamental rights guarantee.
SC highlights ‘worrying trend’ of consensual relationships turning sour being criminalised. Quashes 9-year-old rape case, citing lack of criminal liability.
SC mandates High Courts to verify the genuineness of settlements in serious offences like rape before quashing cases, ensuring justice and transparency.
Supreme Court defers hearing on plea to criminalize marital rape, as CJI Chandrachud expresses inability to conclude before his retirement on November 10.
Supreme Court grants interim bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in sexual assault case, providing relief after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the HC
SC issues notice to Centre on PIL seeking creamy layer for SC/ST quotas to ensure reservation benefits reach poorest in these communities.
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SC affirms HC judges are equal in stature to SC judges; directs apology for unfounded allegations against Telangana HC judge.
12 August, 2025 12:14 PM
SC halts coercive action against owners of 10-year-old diesel, 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR, giving relief till further hearing.
12 August, 2025 08:52 PM
SC rules 50% cap on women in Army JAG violates equality; directs gender-neutral recruitment based on combined merit list.
12 August, 2025 03:56 PM
Supreme Court cancels bail of POCSO convict, criticising Rajasthan HC for flawed reasoning and failing to assess chances of acquittal.
12 August, 2025 04:55 PM
SC protects Wire editor from coercive action in Assam FIR over ‘Operation Sindoor’ report; petition challenges sedition provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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