SC 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.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka 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.
Chhattisgarh HC rules rape of a dead body not punishable under existing laws, highlights legislative gap and calls for legal reforms on necrophilia.
Kerala High Court held that an adult Christian daughter cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC unless unable to maintain herself due to disability.
07 November, 2025 04:57 PM
Supreme Court rules arrests and remands illegal if written grounds aren’t furnished at least two hours before the accused’s production before a Magistrate.
07 November, 2025 04:20 PM
Supreme Court rules that a Magistrate’s order under Section 156(3) CrPC cannot be nullified for minor technical or linguistic errors if offences are made out.
07 November, 2025 05:05 PM
Manjeri Sessions Court grants bail in Abkari case, slams police for prosecuting barber over 10ml liquor, calling it conduct fit for a “banana republic.”
07 November, 2025 05:54 PM
Kerala High Court restrains physiotherapists and occupational therapists from using ‘Dr.’ prefix without recognized medical qualification.
07 November, 2025 05:32 PM
Supreme Court rules that mere use of the word “arbitration” in a contract clause doesn’t constitute a valid arbitration agreement without clear intent.
08 November, 2025 01:14 PM
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