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Man Accused Of Hitting Son With Tennis Ball During Court Visitation: Calcutta High Court Quashes FIR, Says ‘Wholly Unnatural For A Father To Harm His Own Child’
High Court May 06, 2026

Man Accused Of Hitting Son With Tennis Ball During Court Visitation: Calcutta High Court Quashes FIR, Says ‘Wholly Unnatural For A Father To Harm His Own Child’

Does a delayed FIR with contradictory allegations and no independent witnesses justify criminal proceedings against a father during child visitation? The Court said no and quashed the case, calling continuation of the prosecution an abuse of process. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court, through Justice Dr. Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee, quashed a criminal case filed against a…
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Honey Trap Strategised To Extort Money: Gujarat High Court Quashes Rape FIR, Holds Relationship Was Consensual and Allegations Were Improbable
High Court May 1, 2026

Honey Trap Strategised To Extort Money: Gujarat High Court Quashes Rape FIR, Holds Relationship Was Consensual and Allegations Were Improbable

Can a man still face a rape trial despite a long consensual relationship suggesting a honey trap? The Gujarat High Court held that without a prima facie offence, such prosecution cannot continue. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, through Hon’ble Mrs. Justice M. K. Thakker, set aside a serious rape case after closely examining the facts…

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Highly Educated MNC Woman Delayed FIR for Months: P&H High Court Quashes False Rape Case, Calls Relationship Consensual
High Court Apr 29, 2026

Highly Educated MNC Woman Delayed FIR for Months: P&H High Court Quashes False Rape Case, Calls Relationship Consensual

They travelled to Bali, Egypt and hill stations together, then why was FIR filed months later? Punjab & Haryana High Court has now quashed the rape case, making key observations on consent and failed promise to marry. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a rape case against a man and held that…

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Delhi Lawyer Brutally Stabbed Inside Husband’s Office: CJI Surya Kant Leads Supreme Court In Taking Suo Motu Cognisance
Supreme Court Apr 27, 2026

Delhi Lawyer Brutally Stabbed Inside Husband’s Office: CJI Surya Kant Leads Supreme Court In Taking Suo Motu Cognisance

The Supreme Court of India directed that the investigation be handled by a senior police officer to ensure seriousness and transparency. Will such monitored investigations also guarantee that accused persons are not presumed guilty before trial, especially in emotionally charged matrimonial disputes? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India took urgent suo motu action after…

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Saying ‘F*** Off’ to Female Employee During Workplace Spat, Not Sexual Harassment: Punjab & Haryana High Court Big Relief to Man
High Court Apr 25, 2026

Saying ‘F*** Off’ to Female Employee During Workplace Spat, Not Sexual Harassment: Punjab & Haryana High Court Big Relief to Man

Can rude office language become a criminal sexual harassment case? Punjab & Haryana High Court gives an important answer that may surprise many readers. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that using the words “f*** off” during an office dispute may be rude and unacceptable, but it does not automatically become sexual…

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Honey Trap Strategised To Extort Money: Gujarat High Court Quashes Rape FIR, Holds Relationship Was Consensual and Allegations Were Improbable
High Court May 1, 2026 0

Honey Trap Strategised To Extort Money: Gujarat High Court Quashes Rape FIR, Holds Relationship Was Consensual and Allegations Were Improbable

Can a man still face a rape trial despite a long consensual relationship suggesting a honey trap? The Gujarat High Court held that without a prima facie offence, such prosecution cannot continue. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, through Hon’ble Mrs. Justice M. K. Thakker, set aside a serious rape case after closely examining the facts…

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Delhi Lawyer Brutally Stabbed Inside Husband’s Office: CJI Surya Kant Leads Supreme Court In Taking Suo Motu Cognisance
Supreme Court Apr 27, 2026 0

Delhi Lawyer Brutally Stabbed Inside Husband’s Office: CJI Surya Kant Leads Supreme Court In Taking Suo Motu Cognisance

The Supreme Court of India directed that the investigation be handled by a senior police officer to ensure seriousness and transparency. Will such monitored investigations also guarantee that accused persons are not presumed guilty before trial, especially in emotionally charged matrimonial disputes? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India took urgent suo motu action after…

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Saying ‘F*** Off’ to Female Employee During Workplace Spat, Not Sexual Harassment: Punjab & Haryana High Court Big Relief to Man
High Court Apr 25, 2026 0

Saying ‘F*** Off’ to Female Employee During Workplace Spat, Not Sexual Harassment: Punjab & Haryana High Court Big Relief to Man

Can rude office language become a criminal sexual harassment case? Punjab & Haryana High Court gives an important answer that may surprise many readers. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that using the words “f*** off” during an office dispute may be rude and unacceptable, but it does not automatically become sexual…

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