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    Trying to Remove Salwar Amounts to Outraging Modesty, Not Attempt to Rape: Patna High Court
    Trying to Remove Salwar Amounts to Outraging Modesty, Not Attempt to Rape: Patna High Court
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    Trying to Remove Salwar Amounts to Outraging Modesty, Not Attempt to Rape: Patna High Court

    The Patna High Court quashed a photo studio owner’s conviction for attempted rape, holding that the allegations constituted outraging modesty but did not satisfy the legal ingredients of attempt to rape. The Court cited absence of medical evidence and any unequivocal overt act establishing attempted rape.

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    Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case: Delhi Court Reserves Verdict Against Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
    Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case: Delhi Court Reserves Verdict Against Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
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    Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case: Delhi Court Reserves Verdict Against Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

    A Delhi court reserved its verdict in the sexual harassment case against former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after concluding final arguments. The Rouse Avenue Court will pronounce its judgment on August 3, deciding whether Singh will be convicted or acquitted of the allegations.

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    Long-Term Live-In Relationship Creates Presumption of Consensual Physical Relations: Chhattisgarh High Court
    Long-Term Live-In Relationship Creates Presumption of Consensual Physical Relations: Chhattisgarh High Court
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    Long-Term Live-In Relationship Creates Presumption of Consensual Physical Relations: Chhattisgarh High Court

    The Chhattisgarh High Court held that a long-term live-in relationship between consenting adults creates a presumption of consensual physical relations. The Court ruled that a later refusal to marry cannot automatically amount to rape and dismissed an appeal challenging the accused’s acquittal.

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    Accused Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Delhi HC Grants Relief After Evidence Failure
    Accused Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Delhi HC Grants Relief After Evidence Failure
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    Accused Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Delhi HC Grants Relief After Evidence Failure

    The Delhi High Court acquitted Gir Raj in a murder case, setting aside his conviction and life sentence under Section 302 IPC. The Bench held that the prosecution failed to prove an unbroken chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt and reiterated that suspicion cannot replace evidence.

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    ED vs Kejriwal: Delhi High Court Issues Fresh Notice Against His Acquittal in Summons Cases
    ED vs Kejriwal: Delhi High Court Issues Fresh Notice Against His Acquittal in Summons Cases
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    ED vs Kejriwal: Delhi High Court Issues Fresh Notice Against His Acquittal in Summons Cases

    The Delhi High Court has issued a fresh notice to Arvind Kejriwal after the Enforcement Directorate challenged his acquittal in two matters involving the Aam Aadmi Party leader. The notices concern his non-appearance before the agency despite summons in the excise policy case.

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    “Acquittal Not Ground to Deny Maintenance” Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Section 498A and Section 125 CrPC
    “Acquittal Not Ground to Deny Maintenance” Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Section 498A and Section 125 CrPC
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    “Acquittal Not Ground to Deny Maintenance” Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Section 498A and Section 125 CrPC

    Madhya Pradesh High Court held acquittal under Section 498A IPC does not bar maintenance claims. Court clarified Section 125 CrPC operates independently, ensuring support if wife or child cannot sustain themselves.

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    Can ED Still Prosecute After Acquittal? Supreme Court to Revisit PMLA Law Impacting Hundreds of Cases
    Can ED Still Prosecute After Acquittal? Supreme Court to Revisit PMLA Law Impacting Hundreds of Cases
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    Can ED Still Prosecute After Acquittal? Supreme Court to Revisit PMLA Law Impacting Hundreds of Cases

    The Supreme Court will examine whether acquittal in a predicate criminal case automatically ends money-laundering proceedings by the Enforcement Directorate. The court questioned earlier rulings and warned that such a view could defeat the very purpose of the PMLA.

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    Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer: Supreme Court Slams MP Judge Over Alleged Urination in Train
    Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer: Supreme Court Slams MP Judge Over Alleged Urination in Train
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    Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer: Supreme Court Slams MP Judge Over Alleged Urination in Train

    Today, On 12th January, The Supreme Court expressed deep dismay over the alleged misconduct of a Madhya Pradesh civil judge during a train journey, including urinating in the compartment. “Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer,” the Court said, condemning the act.

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    Terror Case| Lack of Evidence: Jammu and Kashmir Sessions Court Acquits Three Accused
    Terror Case| Lack of Evidence: Jammu and Kashmir Sessions Court Acquits Three Accused
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    Terror Case| Lack of Evidence: Jammu and Kashmir Sessions Court Acquits Three Accused

    A Jammu and Kashmir sessions court acquitted three individuals in a terror-related case after finding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Additional Sessions Judge Manjeet Rai delivered the ruling while acting as the special NIA judge.

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    Shocking Claim By Cops| 200 Kg Ganja Eaten by Rats: Court Slams Jharkhand Police , Acquits Accused
    Shocking Claim By Cops| 200 Kg Ganja Eaten by Rats: Court Slams Jharkhand Police , Acquits Accused
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    Shocking Claim By Cops| 200 Kg Ganja Eaten by Rats: Court Slams Jharkhand Police , Acquits Accused

    A Ranchi court acquitted the key accused in a major narcotics case after police claimed nearly 200 kg of seized ganja worth Rs1 crore was destroyed by rats. The judge said this raised serious doubts about police handling overall.

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