The Karnataka High Court has allowed the Union Government to issue travel documents for a Russian woman and her two minor daughters, who were found living in a cave in coastal Karnataka, ensuring their safe return home.
The Karnataka High Court granted 15-day bail to a rape accused to marry the survivor, who recently turned 18. The man from Mysuru district arrested in February 2023 following allegations from the girl’s mother that he repeatedly sexually assaulted her daughter at the age of 16 years and nine months. The court’s decision aims to facilitate their marriage. This case has sparked considerable public and legal debate. The survivor’s age and the circumstances of the assault are central to the controversy. The situation highlights complex issues surrounding consent, legal age, and justice.