Today (2nd April)The Bombay HC dropped a rape case against a married man after the woman stated in court that the relationship was consensual. Justices PD Naik and NR Borkar presided over the plea, with the accused granting interim protection and being instructed to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh to a specified party by April 17.
The Bombay High Court ruled on a high-profile defamation case involving Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut, denying Ranaut’s request to stay the proceedings. The decision underscores the importance of timing in legal battles and the court’s commitment to procedural integrity. This complex case reflects the challenges of addressing defamation in the context of public figures and media scrutiny.
