A Bengaluru sessions court has framed murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy charges against actor Darshan, Pavitra Gowda, and 15 others in the Renukaswamy case. All accused pleaded not guilty, with the trial set to begin on November 10.
The Karnataka HC has temporarily restrained the trial court from framing charges against Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Revanna, who faces abduction allegations. Justice M. Nagaprasanna stated the court may hear arguments but cannot frame charges until January 30, 2025, when Revanna’s petition will be reviewed, amidst ongoing legal challenges for the party.
The Telangana High Court, led by Justice Juvvadi Sridevi, ruled that a biological parent cannot be charged with kidnapping for taking custody of their child from the other parent. The judgment emphasized lawful guardianship and the importance of addressing custody disputes in Family Courts. The court granted interim relief to the mother until February 13, 2025.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that having sexual intercourse with a dead body, called necrophilia, is a horrible and disgusting act but does not count as rape under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or the POCSO Act. The Court explained that for the crime of rape, the victim must be alive. Even though the act is deeply unethical, it is not covered under the current rape laws.
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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (5th Dec) granted medical bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a convicted BJP MLA in the Unnao rape case, for treatment of retinal detachment. He will undergo a 3-4 day assessment at AIIMS Delhi, monitored by local authorities. The survivor’s advocate opposed the bail, citing safety concerns and adequate prison care.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Javed Alam, accused of kidnapping and raping a Hindu girl, based on her testimony that she was over 17 and married him willingly. This ruling highlights the complexities of interfaith relationships and societal dynamics, especially regarding allegations of religious conversion, while emphasizing individual agency in legal proceedings.