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…
Can family resistance to a consensual relationship be used to frame a man in a rape case? The J&K and Ladakh High Court answered No, set aside the 8-year sentence, and freed the innocent man. SHRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Srinagar, through Justice Sanjay Dhar, has set aside the rape…
A serious POCSO case in Goa ended in acquittal when the girl admitted she ran away with the boy voluntarily and lied earlier. When liberty depends on statements that later collapse, is the system protecting the innocent enough? In a judgment dated 20.04.2026, the Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) at Panaji, presided over by Dr….
Patiala House Court found no sufficient material to frame charges against a CBI officer, accused of rape and also sought response from the prosecutrix over false claims. A Delhi court at Patiala House has discharged a CBI officer in a rape case registered at Sarojini Nagar Police Station in October 2025. Additional Sessions Judge Deepti…
Can a long consensual relationship suddenly become a rape case after marriage talks fail? Madhya Pradesh High Court’s sharp ruling exposes how delayed FIRs can collapse in court. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, led by Justice Rajesh Kumar Gupta, has quashed an FIR in a case involving allegations of rape on…
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