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…
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Life Sentence To Man On Circumstantial Evidence: Calcutta High Court Relies On ‘Last-Seen’ Theory In Woman’s Death Case
The Calcutta High Court upheld the man’s conviction, holding that circumstantial evidence sufficiently established responsibility for the woman’s death—but would the outcome…
498A Targets Only Grave Cruelty, Not Incompatibility Or Imperfect Marriages: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Husband And In-Laws
Can normal marriage disagreements be treated as criminal cruelty under Section 498A? Karnataka High Court says NO – strong remarks…
498A FIR Quashed Against Distant Relatives: Delhi High Court Says “Mere Taunts or Family Interference Do Not Amount to Cruelty”
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against the husband’s aunt and cousin, ruling that vague allegations and normal family disagreements do…
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…
IPL Star Cricketer & Current RBI Official Amit Mishra Accused Of Dowry Harassment After Marriage Dispute As Model-Wife Moves Kanpur Court
Another high-profile marriage dispute reaches court as a model files a dowry harassment complaint against former India and IPL cricketer…
False 498A Case | Mere Quarrels With Daughter-in-Law Cannot Amount To Cruelty Or Dowry Harassment: Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against In-Laws
Can a family be dragged into criminal trial merely because a daughter-in-law alleges that they “quarrelled” with her? The Supreme…
Army Major Gets Big Relief In Rape Case: P&H High Court Refuses to Reopen Case After FIR Was Quashed, Says Relationship Was Consensual
Can a rape case be revived after a High Court has already quashed the FIR on merits?The P&H High Court…
Bail Cannot Be Refused Solely On Grave Allegations: J&K & Ladakh High Court Frees Relatives Falsely Accused In POCSO Case
The J&K & Ladakh High Court granted bail to relatives in a POCSO case, noting their role was limited to…
Law Cannot Be Wielded As A Weapon To Settle Scores: MP High Court Drops Obscenity and Harassment FIR Against Govt Officer Over Weak Evidence
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 74, 75(1)(i) and 296 BNS against a government officer, citing…
