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Gross Misuse of Law Against Men: Delhi High Court Exposes Police Practice of Adding “Haath Mara” in All Women Assault FIRs
High Court Jan 06, 2026

Gross Misuse of Law Against Men: Delhi High Court Exposes Police Practice of Adding “Haath Mara” in All Women Assault FIRs

The Delhi High Court has strongly criticised police for routinely inserting the words “haath mara” in women’s assault FIRs without complainant approval. The Court called it a gross misuse of law and ordered police accountability to stop fabricated allegations. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made strong and uncomfortable observations against routine police practices…
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498A Amendment Silenced | “How Can the Executive Undo the Legislature?”: Bombay High Court Slams Maharashtra Government
Latest News Dec 11, 2025

498A Amendment Silenced | “How Can the Executive Undo the Legislature?”: Bombay High Court Slams Maharashtra Government

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…

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Delhi High Court: Woman’s Past And Blemished Character Cannot Be Used To Prove Consent In Rape Case. Even A Willing Companion Can Be A Victim
Latest News Nov 11, 2025

Delhi High Court: Woman’s Past And Blemished Character Cannot Be Used To Prove Consent In Rape Case. Even A Willing Companion Can Be A Victim

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…

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Landmark Verdict | “Mere Refusal to Marry Is Not Instigation”: Supreme Court Quashes False Suicide Abetment Case Against Advocate
Latest News Nov 3, 2025

Landmark Verdict | “Mere Refusal to Marry Is Not Instigation”: Supreme Court Quashes False Suicide Abetment Case Against Advocate

In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court held that refusing to marry cannot be treated as abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The Court quashed the FIR against Punjab advocate Yadwinder Singh, affirming that heartbreak isn’t a crime and personal choices can’t be criminalized. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India ruled in a…

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Supreme Court Quashes False Rape FIR Against Army Veteran Capt. Walia: “Woman Filed 9 Fake Cases, Abuse of Law Cannot Be Empowerment”
Latest News Oct 30, 2025

Supreme Court Quashes False Rape FIR Against Army Veteran Capt. Walia: “Woman Filed 9 Fake Cases, Abuse of Law Cannot Be Empowerment”

In a landmark ruling, the apex court quashed rape FIR against ex-Army officer Rakesh Walia after discovering a shocking pattern of repeated false rape allegations. NEW DELHI: On February 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of India quashed rape FIR against Capt. (Retd.) Rakesh Walia that had been filed at the Mehrauli Police Station in South…

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498A Amendment Silenced | “How Can the Executive Undo the Legislature?”: Bombay High Court Slams Maharashtra Government
Latest News Dec 11, 2025 0

498A Amendment Silenced | “How Can the Executive Undo the Legislature?”: Bombay High Court Slams Maharashtra Government

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…

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Delhi High Court: Woman’s Past And Blemished Character Cannot Be Used To Prove Consent In Rape Case. Even A Willing Companion Can Be A Victim
Latest News Nov 11, 2025 0

Delhi High Court: Woman’s Past And Blemished Character Cannot Be Used To Prove Consent In Rape Case. Even A Willing Companion Can Be A Victim

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…

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Landmark Verdict | “Mere Refusal to Marry Is Not Instigation”: Supreme Court Quashes False Suicide Abetment Case Against Advocate
Latest News Nov 3, 2025 0

Landmark Verdict | “Mere Refusal to Marry Is Not Instigation”: Supreme Court Quashes False Suicide Abetment Case Against Advocate

In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court held that refusing to marry cannot be treated as abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The Court quashed the FIR against Punjab advocate Yadwinder Singh, affirming that heartbreak isn’t a crime and personal choices can’t be criminalized. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India ruled in a…

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Supreme Court Quashes False Rape FIR Against Army Veteran Capt. Walia: “Woman Filed 9 Fake Cases, Abuse of Law Cannot Be Empowerment”
Latest News Oct 30, 2025 0

Supreme Court Quashes False Rape FIR Against Army Veteran Capt. Walia: “Woman Filed 9 Fake Cases, Abuse of Law Cannot Be Empowerment”

In a landmark ruling, the apex court quashed rape FIR against ex-Army officer Rakesh Walia after discovering a shocking pattern of repeated false rape allegations. NEW DELHI: On February 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of India quashed rape FIR against Capt. (Retd.) Rakesh Walia that had been filed at the Mehrauli Police Station in South…

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