The Delhi High Court advised the petitioner to withdraw the election challenge against Chirag Paswan’s Lok Sabha win and approach the jurisdictional high court in Bihar. The court expressed doubts about the case’s maintainability in Delhi, given that the constituency is in Bihar. It scheduled a hearing for August 28. The petitioner alleged sexual assault and challenged Paswan’s nomination.
Today, On 28th June, The Bombay High Court ruled that an intimate relationship between adults does not excuse sexual assault, rejecting a request to dismiss a rape case. The court emphasized that initial consent in a relationship does not imply ongoing consent, and prime facie evidence of forced, non-consensual sex was present. The writ petition was dismissed.
Today, On 13th June, The Rajasthan High Court made a statement while delivering a judgment in a 33-year-old case, stating that the act of removing a minor girl’s underwear and getting naked in front of her does not amount to an attempt to commit rape. Instead, it could be considered an offense of outraging the woman’s modesty. The court clarified that this act falls under the offense of assault to outrage the modesty of a woman, punishable under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code.
Today, On 12th June, A local court ordered the remand of Prajwal Revanna to Special Investigation Team custody until June 18. Facing charges of sexual abuse and rape, Revanna, a prominent political figure and grandson of a former Prime Minister, was arrested upon his return from Germany. The case has drawn public scrutiny.
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Today, On 6th June, Bengaluru court extended the Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody of Prajwal Revanna until June 10. Special Magistrate KN Shivakumar issued the order in response to a request from the SIT. The extension allows the SIT additional time to conduct their investigation. A Bengaluru court extended Janata Dal (Secular) Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna’s custody until June 10. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating sexual abuse allegations against him. The extension allows the SIT additional time for their probe, following an initial custody period of seven days. The allegations surfaced after the circulation of over 2,900 videos depicting the sexual assault of multiple women.
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Today, On 31st May, Prajwal Revanna, a suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP, has been taken into the custody of a Special Investigation Team for six days regarding an alleged obscene video. The case has attracted significant attention and controversy. Revanna, facing probe over sexual harassment allegations, was granted one-hour legal counsel sessions during his custody. Arrests of key suspects linked to the case have also been made.
The Supreme Court of India urged the Centre to develop a comprehensive sentencing policy for criminal offenses to standardize outcomes and reduce disparities. The Court emphasized the importance of this policy, highlighting current inconsistencies in sentencing and the need to uphold fundamental rights. The move aims to enhance judicial fairness and ensure fair trials.
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.
On 7th May: Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court praised India’s early recognition of victims’ rights, citing the Code of Criminal Procedure and judicial precedents. He highlighted India’s progressive stance, cautioning against a one-size-fits-all approach to human rights and emphasizing their intrinsic role in Indian culture. The Supreme Court has played a crucial role in expanding fundamental rights in India.
NEW DELHI: On Friday (3rd May): The Supreme Court set aside the Allahabad High Court’s decision to grant bail to a police officer accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. The accused, who held the position of Station House Officer (SHO), allegedly abused his authority to commit the heinous crime against the minor survivor. The apex court, after considering the plea filed by the survivor’s mother, deemed the high court’s decision unjustifiable and ordered the accused to surrender immediately.