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Delhi HC Questions: Why Does the BNS Rape Law Recognise Only Women as Victims? Who Will Protect Men or Transgender Persons Facing Sexual Violence?
High Court Aug 13, 2026

Delhi HC Questions: Why Does the BNS Rape Law Recognise Only Women as Victims? Who Will Protect Men or Transgender Persons Facing Sexual Violence?

If a man or transgender person faces sexual violence, does the new criminal law provide equal protection? Delhi High Court will examine why BNS removed Section 377-like offences without creating a gender-neutral sexual offence NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a petition challenging the gender-specific nature of rape and sexual offence…
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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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Dark Web And Sexual Assault Of 33 Minor Boys: POCSO Court Sentences Two Child Predators To Death
Latest News Feb 21, 2026

Dark Web And Sexual Assault Of 33 Minor Boys: POCSO Court Sentences Two Child Predators To Death

Over a decade, 33 minor boys were allegedly groomed, abused, and exploited in Uttar Pradesh. The Special POCSO Court’s death sentence verdict exposes a disturbing pattern many failed to notice for years. Sexual Assault 33 Boys: A Banda court in Uttar Pradesh on 20 February 2026 sentenced two convicts, Rambhawan and his wife Durgawati, to…

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Delhi High Court: Woman Can’t Criminalise a Broken Alliance. Consent Cannot Be Withdrawn After 11 Year Consensual Physical Relationship
High Court Feb 18, 2026

Delhi High Court: Woman Can’t Criminalise a Broken Alliance. Consent Cannot Be Withdrawn After 11 Year Consensual Physical Relationship

After nearly 11 years of an open, adult relationship, criminal charges were invoked when the relationship collapsed. The Delhi High Court has now drawn a sharp line – criminal law cannot be used to rewrite the past after informed consent was consciously given. Consensual Relationship Not Rape: Justice Dr Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi…

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Man Convicted for Kidnapping Minor Girl, POCSO Charges Dropped: Patna High Court Refused Victim’s Claim to Enhance The Sentence
High Court Jan 27, 2026

Man Convicted for Kidnapping Minor Girl, POCSO Charges Dropped: Patna High Court Refused Victim’s Claim to Enhance The Sentence

The Patna High Court upheld the conviction of a man for kidnapping a minor girl under Section 363 IPC but refused to apply POCSO charges due to lack of consistent evidence and medical support. The Court also rejected the plea to enhance the sentence, clarifying that law does not permit a victim to seek sentence…

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Delhi High Court: Woman Can’t Criminalise a Broken Alliance. Consent Cannot Be Withdrawn After 11 Year Consensual Physical Relationship
High Court Feb 18, 2026 0

Delhi High Court: Woman Can’t Criminalise a Broken Alliance. Consent Cannot Be Withdrawn After 11 Year Consensual Physical Relationship

After nearly 11 years of an open, adult relationship, criminal charges were invoked when the relationship collapsed. The Delhi High Court has now drawn a sharp line – criminal law cannot be used to rewrite the past after informed consent was consciously given. Consensual Relationship Not Rape: Justice Dr Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi…

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