The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to a man accused under POCSO after noting that the girl’s age was hidden using a forged Aadhaar card. The Court observed that facts on record showed possible fraud played on the accused, leading to his prolonged arrest. Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore has granted…
The Supreme Court has acknowledged misuse of the POCSO Act and urged the Centre to introduce a “Romeo-Juliet” clause to protect “genuine adolescent relationships”. The Court also restrained courts from issuing blanket directions like mandatory medical age tests at the bail stage. New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment in…
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to an IT professional accused by his former divorce lawyer after their consensual relationship ended. The Court held that criminal law cannot be misused after a personal fallout. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has granted major relief to a man who was booked in a criminal case after entering…
The Allahabad High Court has suspended the conviction and sentence of a government servant convicted under the POCSO Act, holding that “His Right To Earn Livelihood Can’t Be Curtailed”. The Court noted that the appeal may not be heard soon due to heavy pendency and granted bail during the appeal. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court…
The Supreme Court has ruled that arrest under Section 498A is not automatic and personal liberty under Article 21 applies equally to men. These judgments protect husbands and their families from false cases, illegal arrests, and misuse of matrimonial laws. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was enacted with a noble intent—to […]
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