Today, On 19th December, Supreme Court agreed to hear a female lawyer’s plea alleging shocking 14-hour illegal detention and custodial sexual assault by police officials. The bench said serious allegations warranted examination and issued notice while directing preservation of CCTV footage evidence.
Prajwal Revanna told the Karnataka High Court that the rape case and other charges against him were filed due to political motives. His counsel argued that multiple complaints surfaced suddenly and the investigation was biased.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed anticipatory bail for a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor, emphasizing that friendship or acquaintance does not excuse violence. The judgment highlights victim protection and corroborated evidence under the POCSO Act.
South Asian University in Delhi faces outrage as a female student was allegedly sexually assaulted by a security guard and three men. Students protest, demanding justice, stricter safety measures, and accountability from university authorities.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a victim’s prior familiarity with the accused or voluntarily visiting his room cannot justify sexual assault. The judgment reinforces that consent is crucial, and victim-blaming is legally and morally unacceptable.
Former MP Prajwal Revanna has moved the Karnataka High Court challenging his conviction and life imprisonment for raping his domestic worker. He cites contradictions in the victim’s testimony and procedural lapses in the trial.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna’s plea to transfer two ongoing rape cases to a different court. The Court held that previous adverse remarks by the trial judge do not indicate bias and directed the cases to proceed on their merits.
Delhi Judge suspended over serious misconduct allegations, including pressuring a sexual assault victim to ‘compromise’ the case and involvement in questionable financial dealings, sparking Delhi High Court’s strict action.
Suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna’s second bail plea in a rape case was denied by a Bengaluru trial court. He had earlier approached the High Court citing trial delay.
A Mumbai court granted bail to a woman booked under the POCSO Act, observing a ‘consensual relationship’ between teacher and student. Sexual assault charges remain under investigation.
