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Delhi HC Questions: Why Does the BNS Rape Law Recognise Only Women as Victims? Who Will Protect Men or Transgender Persons Facing Sexual Violence?
High Court Aug 13, 2026

Delhi HC Questions: Why Does the BNS Rape Law Recognise Only Women as Victims? Who Will Protect Men or Transgender Persons Facing Sexual Violence?

If a man or transgender person faces sexual violence, does the new criminal law provide equal protection? Delhi High Court will examine why BNS removed Section 377-like offences without creating a gender-neutral sexual offence NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a petition challenging the gender-specific nature of rape and sexual offence…
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Honeymoon Murder Case | “Surrender Or We Will….”: Supreme Court Gives 2 Options To Sonam Raghuvanshi
Latest News Jul 22, 2026

Honeymoon Murder Case | “Surrender Or We Will….”: Supreme Court Gives 2 Options To Sonam Raghuvanshi

Can bail in a husband’s alleged pre-planned murder case continue merely because the arrest memo mentioned the wrong legal section? The Supreme Court has questioned Sonam Raghuvanshi’s conduct and asked why the objection regarding non-supply of arrest grounds was not raised at the first available opportunity. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on July 21, 2026,…

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Husband Gets Bail In Dowry Death Case: Karnataka High Court Says Dowry Demand Allegation Is “Difficult To Believe” In Love Marriage
High Court Jul 18, 2026

Husband Gets Bail In Dowry Death Case: Karnataka High Court Says Dowry Demand Allegation Is “Difficult To Believe” In Love Marriage

Can a Husband Be Prosecuted for Dowry Death Despite a Love Marriage? The Karnataka High Court has made an observation while granting bail to a husband accused in his wife’s dowry death case BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to a software professional accused in a dowry death and cruelty case following his…

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Can Marital Rape Exception Protect Husbands In Cases Of Injury Or Wife’s Death? Supreme Court To Examine
Latest News Jul 18, 2026

Can Marital Rape Exception Protect Husbands In Cases Of Injury Or Wife’s Death? Supreme Court To Examine

Can the marital rape exception protect a husband even when an alleged forced sexual act causes serious injury or death to his wife? The Supreme Court will now examine whether other criminal charges can still be applied in such cases. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the marital rape exception can…

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Matrimonial Case Of Uttarakhand, But Husband Kept In UP Jail Without Valid Remand: Allahabad High Court Frees Caged Man, Calls Detention Illegal
High Court Jul 11, 2026

Matrimonial Case Of Uttarakhand, But Husband Kept In UP Jail Without Valid Remand: Allahabad High Court Frees Caged Man, Calls Detention Illegal

Can a court transfer the case file without deciding the prisoner’s custody? The Allahabad High Court held that an accused cannot remain in custody after a case transfer without valid judicial authority. The law requires either a lawful transit remand or immediate release. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through a Division Bench of Justice Siddharth…

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Honeymoon Murder Case | “Surrender Or We Will….”: Supreme Court Gives 2 Options To Sonam Raghuvanshi
Latest News Jul 22, 2026 0

Honeymoon Murder Case | “Surrender Or We Will….”: Supreme Court Gives 2 Options To Sonam Raghuvanshi

Can bail in a husband’s alleged pre-planned murder case continue merely because the arrest memo mentioned the wrong legal section? The Supreme Court has questioned Sonam Raghuvanshi’s conduct and asked why the objection regarding non-supply of arrest grounds was not raised at the first available opportunity. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on July 21, 2026,…

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Husband Gets Bail In Dowry Death Case: Karnataka High Court Says Dowry Demand Allegation Is “Difficult To Believe” In Love Marriage
High Court Jul 18, 2026 0

Husband Gets Bail In Dowry Death Case: Karnataka High Court Says Dowry Demand Allegation Is “Difficult To Believe” In Love Marriage

Can a Husband Be Prosecuted for Dowry Death Despite a Love Marriage? The Karnataka High Court has made an observation while granting bail to a husband accused in his wife’s dowry death case BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to a software professional accused in a dowry death and cruelty case following his…

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Matrimonial Case Of Uttarakhand, But Husband Kept In UP Jail Without Valid Remand: Allahabad High Court Frees Caged Man, Calls Detention Illegal
High Court Jul 11, 2026 0

Matrimonial Case Of Uttarakhand, But Husband Kept In UP Jail Without Valid Remand: Allahabad High Court Frees Caged Man, Calls Detention Illegal

Can a court transfer the case file without deciding the prisoner’s custody? The Allahabad High Court held that an accused cannot remain in custody after a case transfer without valid judicial authority. The law requires either a lawful transit remand or immediate release. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through a Division Bench of Justice Siddharth…

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