Rahul Gandhi faced legal action for disclosing the identity of a rape and murder victim, which sparked widespread outrage. The Delhi High Court prompted him to remove the controversial social media post and an FIR was registered against him. This case emphasizes the crucial need to protect the privacy of minor victims, particularly in the age of social media.
The Supreme Court of India has firmly dismissed the pleas of 11 Bilkis Bano case convicts, rejecting their request for additional time before surrendering to jail authorities. The Court emphasized the lack of merit in their reasons for postponement and mandated compliance with the original deadline of January 21, following the overturning of their premature release. This underlines the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law in India.
The Supreme Court of India will hear applications from convicts in the Bilkis Bano case seeking an extension to surrender after a decision overturning their early release. The court ruled that the Gujarat government lacked jurisdiction to grant remission, setting a two-week surrender deadline. The case, involving multiple legal representatives, continues to attract public interest.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the pleas of three convicts in the Bilkis Bano rape case seeking more time before surrender. These convicts were released by the Gujarat government in August 2022 but were ordered to surrender after the Supreme Court annulled the remission orders. The court has agreed to consider their extension requests before the surrender deadline on Sunday, January 21.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has awarded ₹5 lakh compensation to a rape victim who was subjected to the controversial two-finger test, expressing strong disapproval of the violation of the victim’s rights. The Court also emphasized the violation of guidelines and protocols, directed an inquiry against the doctors involved, and set a landmark precedent in upholding the dignity and rights of rape survivors.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has made a significant ruling by granting bail to a 26-year-old man, Nitin Dhaberao, who was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. The court’s decision was influenced by its interpretation of the relationship between Dhaberao and the minor as one of love rather than lust.
The Rajasthan High Court, in a landmark judgment, emphasized the profound impact of rape, particularly on minors, and the need for substantial compensation. Citing ancient Indian texts, the court underscored the importance of respecting women. The ruling directed the payment of Rs. 3,00,000 compensation to the victim’s daughter and has wider implications for minor rape victims before 2009.
The Karnataka High Court has recently declined to quash a criminal complaint lodged against a lawyer who stands accused of raping an intern. The court, presided over by Justice M Nagaprasanna, stated that any interference would be tantamount to endorsing the accused’s alleged actions. Justice Nagaprasanna observed, “If a naive student of law, enters the […]
