The Supreme Court granted interim bail to a social media influencer in a rape case, remarking “single hand can’t clap,” and questioned how the FIR was filed when the woman had voluntarily accompanied him.
The Delhi High Court upheld a rape case against an accused who married the complainant, citing a concerning trend of false accusations that burden the legal system. The judge emphasized that dismissing the case could encourage misuse of justice, ultimately harming genuine victims and undermining societal trust in such allegations.
Kerala: A District and Sessions Court in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, has sentenced an ambulance driver named Noufal V to life imprisonment for raping a 19-year-old woman who had tested positive for COVID-19. The shocking crime took place in September 2020, while the young woman was being taken to a COVID care centre for treatment.
The Karnataka High Court observed that Prajwal Revanna, a suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader facing serious rape and harassment allegations, may not receive bail due to strong evidence against him. Revanna’s bail plea was previously rejected, with arguments for reconsideration ongoing, despite objections from the state prosecutor regarding his status as the main accused.
The Supreme Court dismissed a rape case against a man who was accused after a 16-year-long relationship. The court ruled that the case stemmed from a failed love affair rather than criminal intent. Emphasizing the need to differentiate between consent and allegations of coercion, the bench found no grounds for prosecution. The verdict highlights concerns over misuse of legal provisions in personal disputes.