The Bombay High Court has sharply questioned how the Maharashtra Government withdrew a 2018 proposal—passed by the State Assembly—to make Section 498A IPC a compoundable offence. The Court also pulled up the Union Government, calling the issue a “very serious matter” involving separation of powers. MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (Dec 9th) strongly…
The Delhi High Court quashed a 2018 rape FIR, ruling that a woman’s “blemished character” cannot be used to imply consent, even if she took money to accompany a man. The Court stressed that weaponising a victim’s past against her is impermissible. Woman’s Past And Blemished Character: The Delhi High Court made a strong observation…
The Supreme Court acquits husband after 26 years in a dowry and cruelty case, warning that Section 498A IPC is being “cruelly misused” to harass husbands and their families without real proof. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has Acquits Husband accused of cruelty and dowry harassment in a 26-year-old criminal case, raising serious…
An RTI-based investigation uncovering the numbers, patterns, and judicial realities behind Delhi’s 4.3% rape conviction rate and what it means for justice in India. Behind the Headlines: What My Rti Revealed About Delhi’s Justice System My goal was to unearth the truth hidden beneath the rhetoric when I started submitting a number of RTI applications […]
In a major boost for men’s rights, the Supreme Court settled a 2022 rape case after the man returned money and gold as part of an amicable resolution. The verdict highlights growing concern over misuse of false rape allegations in India. NEW DELHI: An amicable settlement in a “false promise to marry” case was permitted…
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