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Marital Rape Not An Offence Yet, But Forced Sex In Love Relationship Still Crime: Gauhati High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Man Despite Settlement And Proposed Marriage
High Court Apr 03, 2026

Marital Rape Not An Offence Yet, But Forced Sex In Love Relationship Still Crime: Gauhati High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Man Despite Settlement And Proposed Marriage

The Gauhati High Court held that serious allegations and victim’s statements cannot be ignored even if families settle the matter. Does a man get any real relief once such allegations are recorded, even if the complainant later withdraws? Forced Sex In Love Relation Still Crime: In a recent Judgment, Justice Pranjal Das of the Gauhati…
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Oral & Anal Sex Between Husband and Wife Not a Crime Under Section 377 IPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court
High Court Mar 26, 2026

Oral & Anal Sex Between Husband and Wife Not a Crime Under Section 377 IPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Can a husband be charged under Section 377 for acts within marriage? High Court gives a clear answer—but the case doesn’t end there. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that sexual acts like oral and anal sex between a husband and wife cannot be treated as an offence under Section 377 of the…

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Rape Or Honey Trap? Delhi High Court Exposes Procedural Failure And Cancels LOC & Proclaimed Offender Tag Against Australian Man
High Court Mar 26, 2026

Rape Or Honey Trap? Delhi High Court Exposes Procedural Failure And Cancels LOC & Proclaimed Offender Tag Against Australian Man

Delhi High Court removed LOC and proclaimed offender tag against an Australian man in a rape case, citing improper procedure. Court said continuous cooperation with investigators cannot be treated as absconding. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court cancelled a Look Out Circular (LOC) and removed the proclaimed offender status against an Australian citizen accused in…

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1998 Gang Rape Case | Guilt Not Established Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction of 4 Men
Supreme Court Mar 16, 2026

1998 Gang Rape Case | Guilt Not Established Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction of 4 Men

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of 4 men in a 1998 gang rape case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. But when decades pass and the accused are finally acquitted, who restores the years of life lost to an unproven allegation? NEW DELHI: A Supreme Court bench…

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False Rape Case | Holding Courts Will Become Forums for Personal Vendetta If Every Broken Relationship Is Criminalized: Karnataka HC Quashed FIR Against Innocent Man
High Court Mar 11, 2026

False Rape Case | Holding Courts Will Become Forums for Personal Vendetta If Every Broken Relationship Is Criminalized: Karnataka HC Quashed FIR Against Innocent Man

The Karnataka High Court quashed a rape case based on an alleged false promise of marriage, noting the relationship was consensual for years. It held that a breakup cannot be turned into a criminal case and warned against the misuse of criminal law. BENGALURU: Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the Karnataka High Court quashed a criminal rape case against a man accused of…

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Rape Or Honey Trap? Delhi High Court Exposes Procedural Failure And Cancels LOC & Proclaimed Offender Tag Against Australian Man
High Court Mar 26, 2026 0

Rape Or Honey Trap? Delhi High Court Exposes Procedural Failure And Cancels LOC & Proclaimed Offender Tag Against Australian Man

Delhi High Court removed LOC and proclaimed offender tag against an Australian man in a rape case, citing improper procedure. Court said continuous cooperation with investigators cannot be treated as absconding. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court cancelled a Look Out Circular (LOC) and removed the proclaimed offender status against an Australian citizen accused in…

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False Rape Case | Holding Courts Will Become Forums for Personal Vendetta If Every Broken Relationship Is Criminalized: Karnataka HC Quashed FIR Against Innocent Man
High Court Mar 11, 2026 0

False Rape Case | Holding Courts Will Become Forums for Personal Vendetta If Every Broken Relationship Is Criminalized: Karnataka HC Quashed FIR Against Innocent Man

The Karnataka High Court quashed a rape case based on an alleged false promise of marriage, noting the relationship was consensual for years. It held that a breakup cannot be turned into a criminal case and warned against the misuse of criminal law. BENGALURU: Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the Karnataka High Court quashed a criminal rape case against a man accused of…

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