Supreme Court acquits rape accused, holding courts cannot presume a victim was “won over” if she turns hostile; FIR alone cannot sustain conviction.
Read Full ArticleSC acquits man in 2016 Coimbatore rape-murder case of 85-year-old woman, citing lack of forensic evidence and benefit of doubt; orders immediate release.
Karnataka HC quashes rape case, ruling withdrawal of consent mid-act in a consensual encounter doesn’t amount to rape; calls prosecution abuse of law process.
Delhi High Court deletes victim-blaming remarks from a sexual assault bail order, citing Supreme Court guidelines and stressing survivor dignity.
J&K High Court held that a woman who secured a rape conviction against her live-in partner cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.
SC acquits death row convict and another man in 2012 Lucknow rape-murder of 12-year-old girl, citing poor investigation and lack of evidence.
SC: Victim’s sole testimony, even without medical evidence, sufficient to uphold rape conviction if found credible and consistent.
Bengaluru 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.
Supreme Court mandates GPS trackers and panic buttons in all public vehicles, linking permits and fitness certificates to safety compliance.
15 May, 2026 11:05 AM
CJI Surya Kant calls for CBI verification of Delhi lawyers’ law degrees, raising concerns over fake LLB certificates and BCI inaction.
15 May, 2026 03:47 PM
Supreme Court praises Harish Rana’s family for organ donation after passive euthanasia ruling, calling it a testament to dignity, autonomy and compassion.
15 May, 2026 10:59 AM
Supreme Court refuses to stay RIPL board meeting and urges mediation in the Sunjay Kapur estate dispute involving Rani and Priya Kapur.
15 May, 2026 11:31 AM
MP High Court declares Bhojshala a Saraswati temple, quashes ASI’s 2003 namaz order, and allows Muslims to seek alternate mosque land.
15 May, 2026 04:27 PM
Delhi HC judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiates contempt proceedings against Kejriwal and AAP leaders, then recuses from excise policy case.
15 May, 2026 06:33 PM
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