Category-wise legal articles and resources.
The Delhi High Court ruled that consensual relationships between adults cannot be criminalised after a breakup. The Court cautioned that criminal law must not become a post-relationship weapon when consent is evident. Misuse Rape Law After Breakup: The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered for rape under Section 376 IPC and Section 3(2)(v)…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that forced unnatural sex by a husband is cruelty under Section 498A IPC but cannot be treated as rape because of the marital exception under Section 375 IPC. The Court quashed rape and unnatural offence charges while allowing other charges to continue. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered…
Delhi High Court warns that false sexual offence complaints harm not just the accused but also genuine women victims. Court says misuse of law creates public doubt and weakens justice for real survivors. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made strong and important observations on the serious impact of false Rape Cases and false…
The Delhi High Court ruled that false rape cases cause irreversible damage to the accused, including loss of reputation, liberty, and mental health, which cannot be undone by mere discharge. The Court directed recovery of interim victim compensation in cases where rape allegations are withdrawn or found false, warning against misuse of public funds and…
The Delhi High Court has held that sexual assault by a husband’s family members can amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC. If such acts are closely linked, rape and cruelty can be tried together in one court. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court said that sexual assault committed on a married woman by her…
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