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.
Read Full ArticleSC 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
Jharkhand HC upholds charges against Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari for allegedly disclosing a minor rape victim's identity via social media, affirming trial court's decision.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that compromises in minor rape cases have no legal validity, emphasizing the state's duty to rigorously prosecute such crimes.
Kerala HC rules that agreements to settle rape cases are void and against public policy, reinforcing the illegality of stifling prosecution in serious offenses.
SC overturns Calcutta HC verdict urging adolescent girls to control sexual urges, restoring conviction in a rape case, and issuing guidelines for judicial conduct.
Mumbai advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh was arrested for allegedly raping and extorting his client’s daughter. The case involves a senior politician.
SC declines interim bail plea for two convicts in Bilkis Bano case, questioning maintainability of the plea. Convicts sought bail until a fresh remission decision.
Madhya Pradesh HC quashes FIR in rape case, ruling consensual relationship between adults, even if promise of marriage is broken, cannot be termed rape.
Delhi court sentences a 49-year-old man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl after forcing her into marriage.
Delhi High Court rejects ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's plea for sentence suspension in one of the Unnao rape case proceedings.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that threats of false rape allegations amount to abetment of suicide, dismissing petition to quash related criminal proceedings.
SC declines to entertain PIL seeking inclusion of political parties under POSH Act, directs petitioner to approach Election Commission for appropriate action.
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