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 High Court of Jammu and Kashmir denied anticipatory bail to Shakir-ul-Hassan, accused of raping a woman by falsely promising marriage. The court cited evidence from their WhatsApp conversations, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations. The judge emphasized the need for thorough investigation, rejecting claims of consensual relationship and suggesting potential evidence tampering.
