Today, On 14th May, Delhi High Court convicted a man for the rape of his own 10-year-old daughter. The court’s verdict sends a strong message against such heinous crimes and reinforces the commitment to protect children from sexual abuse. This landmark decision highlights the need for stringent punishment and increased awareness to combat child sexual abuse in society.
Today, On 7th May, The hearing for the bail plea in the HD Revanna kidnapping case in Karnataka has been postponed, indicating a need for more time to review the case. Revanna, son of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, and his associate are accused of abducting a woman to prevent her testimony in a sexual abuse case involving Revanna’s son. The case has garnered significant attention.
The Kerala High Court has upheld Catholic priest Father Edwin Figarez’s conviction for raping a minor girl, modifying his life sentence to 20 years imprisonment. The ruling sparks discussions on sexual abuse within religious institutions. The court emphasized the severity of rape’s impact and the need for appropriate sentencing, also acquitting Figarez’s brother.
The court, in its order passed on February 28, also convicted a woman attendant of the school bus and sentenced her to the jail term that she has already undergone. The girl was a nursery student in a convent school located in Mira Road locality and the incident occurred while she was returning home after attending the school.
A rape survivor in Tripura alleged being sexually assaulted by a magistrate in his court chamber. A panel led by Dhalai District and Sessions Judge Gautam Sarkar is investigating the matter. The survivor stated that the incident occurred during her statement recording. The High Court Registrar General mentioned not receiving an official complaint yet. Helplines for violence against women were provided.