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Can any criminal justice system call itself effective when guilt or innocence remains undecided for 13 years? The Bombay High Court reversed Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, convicted him in the 2013 rape case and sentenced him to 10 years in jail. PANAJI: Thirteen years. One arrest, nearly six months in custody, a full criminal trial, an…
Can sharing intimate photos online put privacy at risk? Madras HC highlighted the growing danger of technology-enabled exploitation and urged young women to exercise caution before sharing personal content through electronic platforms. MADURAI: The Madras High Court has issued an important advisory warning for women and young girls against sharing intimate photographs and videos through…
Can a relationship turn into a life-changing criminal battle for a man? Madras High Court ruled that a relationship alone cannot establish consent when the Court finds allegations of deception, threats or coercion. RAPE CASE MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court dismissed the criminal appeal filed by the accused, who challenged his conviction…
Can maintenance under Section 125 CrPC be granted when the second marriage itself is not legally valid? The Allahabad High Court said No. A woman must first prove that she was the legally wedded wife of the man from whom she is claiming maintenance. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Achal Sachdev, held that…
The MP High Court reduces the husband’s life sentence to 7 years RI with ₹1,000 fine, but the case leaves one sharp question: if the roles were reversed, would a wife face the same strict punishment? JABALPUR:The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur, through Justice Vivek Agarwal and Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh, partly allowed the…
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