Sexual Harassment and Rape are often seen as a dominance of males in our society. Though this social evil has been in our society from the existence of mankind or civilization, it has met the transition from male dominant society to a woman-driven era. The act of rape or any form of sexual assault can’t …
Why do Rape Laws need re-consideration in India? Read More »
Rape is one of the most talked about crimes in our society as well as law. It is a sensitive matter that can’t be sidelined as it not only impacts the physical health but leaves non-healing wounds on the mental health of a victim. In our judicial system, there are strict rules and provisions for …
When Innocence is Not Enough: The Peril of False Rape Accusations on Good Men Read More »
The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal cases of ‘rape and cheating’ against a man after observing that the cases were registered on the complaint of a woman, who was found to be in the habit of trapping men into relationships using social media platforms and later registering cases against them alleging having sex with …
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed a rape case after noting that the First Information Report (FIR) lodged in the matter of a rape by a woman was false and that they have married each other and were leading a happy life. While quashing the rape case filed by the woman, the Court also imposed …
Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹10k Costs on a Woman for Filing False Rape Case Read More »
The Allahabad High Court recently observed that genuine cases of sexual offences are becoming an exception now and false rape allegations have become a prevailing trend. It also observed that an increasing number of cases are being brought in the courts where girls and women falsely lodge first information reports (FIRs) after engaging in a …
Genuine cases of Sexual Offences are Exception Now: Allahabad High Court Read More »
The Gujarat High Court discharged a man who was alleged to rape his girlfriend. She has been alleging that the man raped her for six years on the promise of marrying her. The Court discharged the man from the rape case that was lodged at Gujarat University Police Station in August 2018. It was the …
Gujarat High Court Discharges a Man from Rape, calling it consensual Read More »
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to a man who was accused of kidnapping and raping his live-in partner. In response, he counter-alleged stating that the case filed against him was fake and filed on the instruction of his partner’s family. A Two-Judges Bench (Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia) noted that …
Supreme Court grants bail to rape-accused man claiming of fake case Read More »
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted an anticipatory bill to a Muslim doctor who is accused of raping a Hindu woman on the pretext of marriage. A vacation bench of Justices Anirudh Bose and Rajesh Bindal found the Uttar Pradesh state government’s response in the matter and also directed the accused not to enter Muradabad …
Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Muslim Doctor in Hindu Woman Rape Case Read More »
