Category-wise legal articles and resources.
Can a man be convicted of cheating simply because a promise to marry was later not fulfilled? The Orissa High Court has explained what the prosecution must actually prove before a failed relationship can become a Section 417 IPC offence. MADHYA PRADESH: The Orissa High Court has held that a man cannot be convicted forâŚ
Can a rape accused question a victimâs 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 victimâs previous sexual history cannot be usedâŚ
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 ofâŚ
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 convictionâŚ
Can a gang rape conviction survive if the FIR does not mention rape? The Patna High Court ruled that the omission of the allegation in the victimâs first statement, coupled with later improvements and contradictions, created serious doubt about the prosecutionâs case. GANG RAPE CASE PATNA: The Patna High Court has set aside the convictionâŚ
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