The Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify if sex education is part of higher secondary schools’ curriculum. The court stressed that “timely information about puberty and its socio-ethical aspects” could help reduce such serious cases.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that breakups in consensual relationships cannot be classified as rape, emphasizing that misuse of rape laws harms both the accused and the legal system. The court quashed a rape case, stating that mere promises of marriage do not justify criminal proceedings. The judgment aims to prevent unwarranted legal burdens.
The Allahabad High Court addressed the misuse of the POCSO Act in cases of teenage love, stating it was meant to protect minors from abuse, not criminalize consensual relationships. Justice Pahal emphasized the importance of considering victims’ statements and highlighted factors leading to bail for an accused teen in a consensual case.
The Supreme Court ruled that not all consensual relationships can be deemed rape based on a false promise to marry. This decision came while addressing a case involving a former judicial officer accused of rape. The court emphasized the need to prevent misuse of legal processes in failed relationships, terminating the ongoing criminal proceedings.
NEW DELHI: Today, 20th March, The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police for misusing the anti-conversion law in an alleged rape case. The court questioned the fairness of the state authorities and raised concerns over the arbitrary application of the Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021.
Today, On 20th March, During a bail plea hearing, Justice Surya Kant reprimanded the counsel for repeatedly referring to a minor’s case as a “consensual relationship” in the Special Leave Petition (SLP). The judge questioned the counsel’s legal understanding, emphasizing that a minor cannot legally consent. Expressing frustration, he remarked, “Are you the Advocate on Record who qualified the exam? If so, then something is wrong with the committee,we will investigate it.” The exchange highlights concerns over legal competence in sensitive cases involving minors.
The Supreme Court dismissed a rape case against a man who was accused after a 16-year-long relationship. The court ruled that the case stemmed from a failed love affair rather than criminal intent. Emphasizing the need to differentiate between consent and allegations of coercion, the bench found no grounds for prosecution. The verdict highlights concerns over misuse of legal provisions in personal disputes.
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR against a man, emphasizing that while rape is a serious crime, some individuals misuse legal provisions to harass men. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh highlighted evidence of consensual relations and ulterior motives behind the complaint, stating that proceeding with the trial would cause unnecessary hardship.