The Supreme Court has ruled that in cases under Section 376 IPC, a rape victim’s credible and trustworthy testimony will prevail over the absence or insufficiency of medical evidence, provided her story is found to be creditworthy.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother can be considered an accomplice to rape under Section 109 of the IPC if she encourages the crime. The accused man was convicted of rape, while his mother faced charges of abetment, highlighting the equal responsibility for those who facilitate such acts.
During the Karnataka High Court hearing, Senior Advocate Prabhuling Navadgi defended Prajwal Revanna, arguing the case relies on the prosecutrix’s statements and questioned the video’s authenticity, citing inconsistencies in her accounts. The prosecution accused Revanna of withholding evidence while the court considers his bail applications linked to multiple rape complaints.
Today, On 1st July, The Patna High Court upheld the accused’s conviction for raping a minor, emphasizing the need to preserve a woman’s dignity and condemning attempts to tarnish her character. The judgment stressed the importance of a compassionate and respectful approach to victims of sexual crimes, reinforcing the principle of respect and protection for all women in society.
The Delhi High Court has established a crucial precedent concerning bail applications under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. This landmark decision, delivered by Justice Navin Chawla, underscores the indispensable requirement of hearing the victim or complainant before granting bail to the accused in cases filed under the SC/ST Act. […]
In a pivotal judgment, the Delhi High Court has clarified the interpretation of ‘penetrative sexual assault’ under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, ruling that a mere touch does not constitute manipulation leading to such an offense. Justice Amit Bansal, presiding over the case, made a distinction between simple touch and penetrative […]
Jharkhand High Court Rules on Consent in Case Involving Married Woman and False Promise of Marriage In a recent judgment, the Jharkhand High Court, presided over by Justice Subhash Chand, made significant observations regarding the concept of consent in a case involving a married woman and an alleged false promise of marriage. Justice Chand remarked, […]
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Expresses Concern Over Rising Crimes Against Women and Children In a recent judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of raping his one-year-old granddaughter. The court expressed deep concern over the fact that even after more than a decade since […]