The Supreme Court will examine whether a complainant or victim in a rape case must be notified and heard before granting anticipatory bail to an accused. This follows a Kerala High Court decision that canceled bail due to the victim not being heard, raising significant questions regarding procedural justice and rights in sensitive cases.
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over a Patna High Court bail order directing that the accused be released only if the victim stands as a surety for his release. Apex Court said it was “very unfortunate” that the accused, who was ordered to be released in July 2023, was still languishing in jail due to the such an “absurd condition”.
The Delhi Tis Hazari Court sentenced a 49-year-old man to 10 years in prison for child marriage and rape of a 13-year-old girl, and awarded her Rs.10.5 lakh in compensation. The court found the victim was forced into the marriage due to her difficult circumstances, and the accused violated her rights and child protection laws.
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 reprimanded the Madhya Pradesh police for failing to protect a petitioner’s family and allegedly siding with wrongdoers. The family faced threats from the spouse of a sitting Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA, implicated in the death of the petitioner’s father. The case reflects a troubling disregard for judicial orders and citizen safety, prompting the Supreme Court’s intervention.