The Kerala High Court stated that police should not hesitate to act against false sexual assault allegations by women. It stressed that false accusations ruin innocent lives and must be investigated thoroughly.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court, claiming that some women are misusing laws meant for their protection, such as the Dowry Prohibition Act and the Domestic Violence Act. The petition argues that these laws are unfair to men and that false complaints are being used to harass them. A Supreme Court bench, including Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, will hear the case on Monday, which could impact gender-based legal protections in India.
A Delhi court ordered an FIR against SHO Jyoti Nagar, Mr. Tomar, for allegedly beating Muslim men, forcing them to chant “Jai Shri Ram” and “Vande Mataram” during the 2020 Delhi riots. The incident, caught on video, also involved wrongful confinement and intimidation. The Court slammed the police for hate crimes and lack of proper investigation, directing further inquiry into the roles of other officers involved.
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling denying a husband’s right to a DNA test in cases of adultery is a severe injustice against men, violating their constitutional rights to equality, personal liberty, and legal remedy. By prioritizing the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act over scientific evidence, the judgment forces innocent men into unwanted fatherhood, encourages marital fraud, and deprives them of a fundamental legal defense. This decision contradicts previous court rulings that have allowed DNA tests when paternity is contested, making urgent legal reforms necessary to prevent wrongful paternity claims and ensure justice for men in India.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that men can also face cruelty in marriages and deserve equal legal protection. This was highlighted in a case where a woman allegedly inflicted severe injuries on her husband by pouring boiling water mixed with chili powder, then fled the scene. Rejecting leniency based on gender, the Court stressed the importance of fairness and equality in justice for all.
A PIL was filed in the Delhi High Court today challenging the exclusion of non-consensual sodomy or other ‘unnatural’ sexual relations under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The Court agreed to hear the matter. Critics are concerned about the lack of legal recourse for non-consensual acts, especially for men and transgender individuals. Several legal developments have influenced the perspective on sexual acts, including the Rights of Transgender Persons Act of 2019 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act of 2012. The omission of Section 377 from the BNS leaves men and transgender individuals without legal recourse for non-consensual sexual acts and fails to address sexual acts involving animals.
The Indian government is set to amend the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), replacing the Indian Penal Code, to include a section on sexual crimes against men and transgender persons. Three new criminal laws are taking effect, despite objections from opposition-led states, aiming to overhaul the country’s criminal justice framework and implement technological advancements in evidence recording and filing procedures.
The Kerala High Court Today emphasized that sexual assault affects men as well as women, citing an increase in cases involving boys as victims of child sexual assault. The court called for a more gender-neutral approach in supporting victims and reassessment of existing protocols to ensure equitable treatment for all. This landmark observation signifies a crucial step toward addressing the plight of all assault victims, irrespective of gender.