The Supreme Court acquitted a Gujarat doctor in a high-profile rape case, emphasizing that mere allegations in the FIR cannot sustain a conviction. The Court highlighted the need for corroborated evidence and reliable witness testimony.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court acquitted two boys of stalking a minor girl, stating that a single instance of following does not constitute stalking under the IPC and POCSO Act. However, one boy was upheld on charges of sexual assault based on credible evidence, while the other faced reduced sentencing.
A Delhi court is set to deliver a decision on the cancellation of a sexual harassment complaint filed against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by a minor wrestler on May 20. The court seeks clarification, as the police recommended dismissing the case due to lack of evidence, even though the minor wrestler withdrew her complaint. The case has sparked discussions about justice in sexual harassment cases in the sports community.
