Jharkhand HC took suo motu cognizance regarding the gang-rape of a 45-year-old Spanish tourist.
Read Full ArticleThe Himachal Pradesh High Court recently awarded Rs 5 lakhs as compensation to a minor rape survivor after a hospital conducted the banned two-finger test.
"This silence needs to be broken. In doing so, men, perhaps more than women have a duty and role to play in averting and combating violence against women," Gujarat High Court said recently while deciding a case on marital rape. Read more about the Court's strong views here.
The Gujarat High Court has observed that a husband committing acts of rape against his wife would come under the purview of Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (rape).
The Kerala High Court has declined to allow the abortion of a 30-week pregnancy borne by a 14-year-old rape survivor despite it being statutory rape under the POCSO Act.
Supreme Court issues landmark nationwide victim protection plan to combat sex trafficking, strengthen rehabilitation, rescue, and survivor rights.
30 May, 2026 12:47 PM
Supreme Court rules writ courts cannot examine merits while reviewing Section 16 arbitration orders; stamping objections can be raised under Section 34.
30 May, 2026 11:37 AM
Kerala High Court held that Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot be used to decide disputes on merits and set aside an interim release order.
29 May, 2026 03:08 PM
Supreme Court rules that an illicit affair alone cannot constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC without proof of instigation or mens rea.
29 May, 2026 03:00 PM
Supreme Court holds trauma care is part of the right to life under Article 21, directs States and UTs to establish a uniform trauma care system.
29 May, 2026 01:10 PM
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