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Habituated To Sexual Intercourse | “Victim’s Past Sexual History Cannot Be Used To Discredit Rape Allegation”: Orissa High Court
High Court Jul 20, 2026 0

Habituated To Sexual Intercourse | “Victim’s Past Sexual History Cannot Be Used To Discredit Rape Allegation”: Orissa High Court

Can a rape accused question a victim’s past sexual history to challenge her allegation or prove consent? The Orissa High Court rejected victim-blaming arguments but also acquitted the accused of repeated rape where individual acts were not proved clearly. CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has ruled that a victim’s previous sexual history cannot be used…

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False Rape Case | Mere Refusal To Marry After A Consensual Relationship Is Not A Crime: Madhya Pradesh High Court Acquits Man
High Court Jul 20, 2026 0

False Rape Case | Mere Refusal To Marry After A Consensual Relationship Is Not A Crime: Madhya Pradesh High Court Acquits Man

Can a man be convicted of rape and abetment of suicide simply because a consensual relationship ended without marriage? The Madhya Pradesh High Court has answered this crucial question, reaffirming that courts must distinguish between a failed relationship and a criminal offence. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has acquitted a man convicted of…

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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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