Punjab & Haryana HC: Rape Charges Cannot Be Used to Force Marriage
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes rape FIR, ruling that consensual relationships that fail cannot be treated as rape under Section 376 IPC.
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Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes rape FIR, ruling that consensual relationships that fail cannot be treated as rape under Section 376 IPC.
Supreme Court summons NCB Director and Guwahati IG over delays and improper bail in a heroin case, reinforcing strict NDPS Act enforcement.
Delhi High Court upholds a 10-year sentence in a digital rape case, reaffirming that digital penetration constitutes rape under Section 375 IPC and stressing credibility of victim…
Allahabad High Court overturns rape conviction citing contradictory victim testimony, no proof of non-consent, and ignored medical evidence.
Delhi High Court rules that only the State can appeal acquittals in police-report cases under Section 378 CrPC; third parties lack locus standi.