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.
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
07 May, 2026 11:00 AM
Supreme Court allows lifting of corporate veil in Earth Infrastructure CIRP, restores stalled project resolution plans, and denies GNIDA penal charges.
07 May, 2026 11:55 AM
Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
07 May, 2026 12:12 PM
Delhi High Court denies bail to Maulvi accused of raping a minor girl under the guise of spiritual healing, citing serious allegations and advance trial stage.
07 May, 2026 02:00 PM
Supreme Court rules formal entry in register of members is not mandatory to maintain oppression and mismanagement petitions under Companies Act.
07 May, 2026 10:51 AM
Supreme Court rejects 600-acre forest land claim, holding revenue records alone cannot establish title without original patta documents.
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