'Only After Physical Relationship, Issue Regarding Marriage Cropped Up': Calcutta High Court Quashes Rape Case
1 year, 10 months ago

'Only After Physical Relationship, Issue Regarding Marriage Cropped Up': Calcutta High Court Quashes Rape Case

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court recently quashed criminal proceedings against an accused for the alleged offence of rape on the ground that the physical relationship between him and the victim was consensual and the issue of marriage cropped up only after the physical relationship. The single judge bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh noted: “Having regard to the version of the complainant and the prosecution witnesses who were also aware regarding the relationship of the accused with the complainant particularly with regard to the narration of the facts that the complainant on her own had been to a hotel and it is only after the physical relationship, the issue regarding marriage cropped up, I am of the opinion that the principles settled hereinabove do apply in the facts and circumstances of the present case. The court relied upon the judgment of the Supreme Court in Pramod Suryabhan Pawar v. State of Maharashtra 9 SCC 608 wherein the Apex Court held: “…the “consent” of a woman with respect to Section 375 must involve an active and reasoned deliberation towards the proposed act. The false promise itself must be of immediate relevance, or bear a direct nexus to the woman's decision to engage in the sexual act.” The court further relied upon the similar findings in the judgments of the Supreme Court in Uday v. State of Karnataka 4 SCC 46; Dr. Dhruvaram Murlidhar Sonar v. State of Maharashtra and Ors 18 SCC 191; Maheshwar Tigga v. State of Jharkhand 10 SCC 108; Sonu v. State of U.P., 2021 SCC OnLine SC 181 and Shambhu Kharwar v. State of U.P.

Relationship Court State Accused Physical Scc Physical Relationship  court  promise  rape  state  victim  quashes  accused  v  regarding  issue  high  physical  cropped  relied  relationship  marriage  scc

History of this topic

Lawyer seeks action against Allahabad High Court judge over 'not rape' ruling
1 week, 1 day ago

Lawyer seeks action against Allahabad High Court judge over 'not rape' ruling

India Today  

A senior lawyer of the Supreme Court has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, requesting him to take note of the controversial ruling made by an Allahabad High Court judge and seeking that the concerned judge be immediately removed from the criminal roster. The senior lawyer's request came in light of the High Court judge saying that grabbing …

Refusal Of Alleged Rape Victim To Allow Medical Examination Raises Negative Inference Against Her : Supreme Court
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Refusal Of Alleged Rape Victim To Allow Medical Examination Raises Negative Inference Against Her : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has reiterated that adverse inference can be drawn against a woman, who is alleged to be a victim in a rape case, if she refuses medical examination. "It is a well-settled proposition of law that non- allowance of medical examination by an alleged rape- victim raises negative inferences against them," the Court observed, referring to Dola v. …

'No Evidence' : Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Against Ex-Indian Army Officer; Notes Complainant Filed 8 Other Rape Cases
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'No Evidence' : Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Against Ex-Indian Army Officer; Notes Complainant Filed 8 Other Rape Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently quashed all criminal proceedings in a rape case against a former Indian Army officer, Rakesh Walia, after finding the complaint to be unbelievable.The Court found that the complaint was nothing but an "abuse of the process of law", because apart from her statements, there was no evidence on record. The Supreme Court recently quashed all criminal …

Supreme Court orders ’gold-greedy’ groom to pay ₹3 lakh to bride as harassment compensation, 19 years after marriage
2 months ago

Supreme Court orders ’gold-greedy’ groom to pay ₹3 lakh to bride as harassment compensation, 19 years after marriage

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has asked a man to pay ₹three lakh in compensation to his bride, whom he harassed for dowry, following a 19-year legal battle, reported Times of India. Incidentally, the couple's marriage ended within just three days after the groom demanded dowry, which led to his conviction and an eventful jail time, added the report. According to the …

'Consensual Relationship Turned Sour': Madras High Court Acquits Man Convicted For Committing Rape On False Promise Of Marriage
2 months ago

'Consensual Relationship Turned Sour': Madras High Court Acquits Man Convicted For Committing Rape On False Promise Of Marriage

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has recently quashed a case against a 26-year-old man who was convicted and sentenced for allegedly raping his partner on a false promise to marry. The court also noted that the victim's statement revealed that the couple's physical relationship was not merely due to the alleged promise to marry and that the couple shared a good …

Minor’s sexual-assault case: Supreme Court refuses bail to wife of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha
2 months ago

Minor’s sexual-assault case: Supreme Court refuses bail to wife of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail to the wife of suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha, who allegedly raped a minor several times and impregnated her. The Delhi High Court on September 6 had dismissed the bail application of Seema Rani Khakha, saying the case “strikes at the root of trust between two families” and the possibility …

Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on Yediyurappa’s petition challenging POCSO case
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on Yediyurappa’s petition challenging POCSO case

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday reserved its judgment on the petition filed by former Chief Minister B.S. ‘No sexual assault’ Earlier, Senior Advocate C.V. Nagesh, appearing for Mr. Yediyurappa, denied the allegation and contended that the statements given by the witnesses and the pieces of evidence disclose that there is not even probability of occurrence of the incident …

Rape case: HC grants bail to accused on condition of marrying inter-faith live-in partner
2 months, 1 week ago

Rape case: HC grants bail to accused on condition of marrying inter-faith live-in partner

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has granted bail to an accused in an inter-faith live-in rape case on condition that he marry the prosecutrix under the Special Marriage Act and provide financial security to her and their child. During the proceedings, both parties expressed a willingness to reconcile, leading the court to explore a resolution focused on …

Calcutta High Court Annual Digest: Part-I [Citations: 1-99]
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Annual Digest: Part-I [Citations: 1-99]

Live Law  

ORDERS/JUDGEMENTS Use Of 'Silk' To Denote Paint's Finish Customary, Can't Be Protected As Trademark: Calcutta High Court Dismisses Berger's Plea Against JSW Paints Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1 Case: Berger Paints India Limited v JSW Paints Private Limited The Calcutta High Court recently dismissed an interim injunction application in a suit filed by Berger Paints to restrain JSW Paints from using …

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Brother-In-Law After 18 Years Of Marriage
3 months ago

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Brother-In-Law After 18 Years Of Marriage

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case against a man accused by his sister-in-law of cruelty. The allegations are general in nature and the petitioner herein has been named only in the cause title of the petition under Section 156 of Cr. "The materials in the case diary also shows that the allegations are general in nature and the …

Calcutta High Court grants divorce decree to husband for 'Imposition' of wife's friend, family on him
Trending News
3 months ago

Calcutta High Court grants divorce decree to husband for 'Imposition' of wife's friend, family on him

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court has granted a divorce decree to a husband on the grounds of cruelty, which includes "imposition" of the wife’s friend and family on him and lodging of a false case of matrimonial cruelty by her. "Such imposition of friend and family of the respondent on the husband at his quarter against his will, sometimes even when …

Kolkata man granted divorce over 'imposition' of wife's friend, family on him
3 months ago

Kolkata man granted divorce over 'imposition' of wife's friend, family on him

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court has granted a divorce decree to a husband on the grounds of cruelty, which includes "imposition" of the wife’s friend and family on him and lodging of a false case of matrimonial cruelty by her. "Such imposition of friend and family of the respondent on the husband at his quarter against his will, sometimes even when …

Husband's Girlfriend Or Romantic Partner Can't Be Made Accused In S.498A IPC Case : Supreme Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Husband's Girlfriend Or Romantic Partner Can't Be Made Accused In S.498A IPC Case : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court held that a criminal case for cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code cannot be sustained against a woman with whom the husband had an extra-marital affair. Holding so, a bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan quashed a criminal case against a woman who was named as an accused on the allegation …

Husband's Girlfriend Or Romantic Partner Can't Be Made Accused In S.498A IPC Case : Supreme Court
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Husband's Girlfriend Or Romantic Partner Can't Be Made Accused In S.498A IPC Case : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court held that a criminal case for cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code cannot be sustained against a woman with whom the husband had an extra-marital affair. Holding so, a bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan quashed a criminal case against a woman who was named as an accused on the allegation …

[S.376 IPC] Calcutta High Court Quashes False Promise To Marry Case Against Man 7 Yrs After "Consensual" Relationship With Complainant
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

[S.376 IPC] Calcutta High Court Quashes False Promise To Marry Case Against Man 7 Yrs After "Consensual" Relationship With Complainant

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case of alleged rape filed by a woman, against a man, who she was in a consensual relationship with. The court said: From the said materials, in the case diary, this Court finds that the de facto complainant was aware that the petitioner was not interested in marriage but still continued the relationship …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Case Against Fiance Who Absconded After Engagement Upon Being Booked In An NDPS Case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Case Against Fiance Who Absconded After Engagement Upon Being Booked In An NDPS Case

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court quashed a rape case registered by a woman against her fiance–who had absconded post their engagement after he was booked in a case under the NDPS Act–noting that the complainant's statement that she did not want to pursue the case further. The court after going through the records said, "After the registration of the crime in …

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case initiated by a wife against her husband under Section 498A of the IPC, accusing him of cruelty towards her, three years after leaving their matrimonial home. It is further seen that since the year 2020, when she filed the first case, the complainant has left her matrimonial home and has now after …

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case initiated by a wife against her husband under Section 498A of the IPC, accusing him of cruelty towards her, three years after leaving their matrimonial home. While the wife had left the husband's house in 2020, she filed a complaint accusing him of cruelty in 2023.Justice Shampa Paul held: The allegations in …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

False Promise To Marry: Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Case By Married Woman Who Projected Herself To Be Divorced On Dating App
3 months, 3 weeks ago

False Promise To Marry: Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Case By Married Woman Who Projected Herself To Be Divorced On Dating App

Live Law  

Observing that “there cannot be promise of marriage held on to a lady, who was already married,” the Karnataka High Court quashed a rape case registered against a man by a woman whom he met on 'bumble app' where the woman had in her profile projected herself to be a divorced lady. The complainant was already married and had projected …

'Victim Is A Journalist, Prudent Woman': Allahabad High Court Stays Rape Case Proceedings Against Army Naik
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Victim Is A Journalist, Prudent Woman': Allahabad High Court Stays Rape Case Proceedings Against Army Naik

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently stayed the proceedings in a rape case involving allegations against an Indian Army Naik. The Court noted that the victim, a major and prudent woman who is a journalist, had initially come into contact with the accused through a matrimonial site and subsequently entered into a relationship with him. Thus, noting that the matter required …

Accused Claiming "Non-Access" To Rape Victim Can Seek Paternity Test To Prove His Claim: Calcutta High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Accused Claiming "Non-Access" To Rape Victim Can Seek Paternity Test To Prove His Claim: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has allowed an accused in a rape case to undergo a paternity test in order to prove his claim that he had "non-access" to the alleged victim who claimed to have been raped by him and subsequently become pregnant.Justice Shampa Paul relied on the Supreme Court case of Dipanwita Roy vs. Ronobroto Roy and held:"In the …

Victim Accompanying Accused To Crowded Place Without Raising Alarm, No Injury On Body- Denotes Consensual Relationship: Punjab & Haryana HC
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Victim Accompanying Accused To Crowded Place Without Raising Alarm, No Injury On Body- Denotes Consensual Relationship: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted a man convicted for committing aggravated sexual penetrative assault under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, observing that the prosecutrix sat as a pillion rider with accused in a crowded place and did not raise alarm- which denotes that the relationship was "entirely consensual".Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice. The Punjab and …

Man, in interfaith relationship, moves Bombay High Court for partner's release
4 months ago

Man, in interfaith relationship, moves Bombay High Court for partner's release

India Today  

A 20-year-old Muslim man has approached the Bombay High Court with a petition seeking the release of his partner from a shelter home and In his petition, the man said that he had been in a consensual, committed relationship with a Hindu woman for the past several months. However, the woman's parents registered a complaint with the police which was …

Rape case against cricketer's relative in Gujarat on ex-fiance's complaint
4 months ago

Rape case against cricketer's relative in Gujarat on ex-fiance's complaint

India Today  

A rape case has been filed against a cricketer's relative in Gujarat's Rajkot following a complaint by his ex-fiance, who accused him of engaging in sexual relations with her during their engagement and later calling off the marriage. Senior police officer Jagdish Bangarwa confirmed the registration of an FIR for rape against Jeet Pabari but stated that an arrest cannot …

‘Even acquittal can’t erase scars’: SC slams misuse of dowry laws
4 months ago

‘Even acquittal can’t erase scars’: SC slams misuse of dowry laws

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cautioned courts against the indiscriminate prosecution of a husband’s relatives in dowry harassment cases, rueing the growing tendency to implicate entire families in domestic disputes. “We have no hesitation to hold that the said observation of this court is in fact, sounding of a caution, against non-discharge of the duty to see whether implication of …

'Worrying Trend' : Supreme Court Expresses Concerns At Using Criminal Law Against Men After Breakup Of Consensual Relationship
4 months ago

'Worrying Trend' : Supreme Court Expresses Concerns At Using Criminal Law Against Men After Breakup Of Consensual Relationship

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has expressed concerns about the "worrying trend" of invoking criminal law against men on allegations of rape on the false pretext of marriage after a long consensual relationship turned sour.While quashing an FIR in a rape case against a man, a bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh observed :“It is evident from the large …

Bombay High Court quashes rape case against lawyer
4 months ago

Bombay High Court quashes rape case against lawyer

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a lawyer for rape, criminal intimidation and cheating that had been registered by his schoolmate who he was legally assisting. When the woman came back to Pune, she contacted the lawyer as she wanted to file legal proceedings against her estranged husband and secure a divorce. The lawyer claimed that …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Live-In Partner After 22-Year-Long Relationship
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Live-In Partner After 22-Year-Long Relationship

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed rape charges against a man in a live-in relationship, by his partner of 22 years. While granting interim relief and staying all further proceedings qua the petitioner earlier the court had observed, “This case forms a classic illustration, as to what can become an abuse process of law. Seeking to quash the prosecution the …

Man Cannot Be Held Guilty Of False Promise To Marry When Victim Willingly Consented To Physical Relationship: Calcutta High Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Man Cannot Be Held Guilty Of False Promise To Marry When Victim Willingly Consented To Physical Relationship: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has held that when an adult victim knowingly and willingly consented to sexual relations with a man, the man cannot later be held guilty for committing the offence of rape on the pretext of marriage. The victim lady being an adult was aware of the consequences of such relationship and denial on the part of the …

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Marital Rape Law: Examining Exception 2s to IPC and BNS
5 months ago

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Marital Rape Law: Examining Exception 2s to IPC and BNS

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will continue hearing on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and Exception 2 of Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. These provisions grant legal immunity to Indian husbands by stipulating that “sexual intercourse or acts by a man …

SC Quashes Case Against Man For Rape on False Promise of Marriage: Bench Sets Aside High Court Order
5 months, 1 week ago

SC Quashes Case Against Man For Rape on False Promise of Marriage: Bench Sets Aside High Court Order

News 18  

The Supreme Court has quashed a case filed against a man for rape on false promise of marriage. The court found that there was a huge irregularity between the statements of the complainant that the accused ‘established physical relationship with her without her consent’ and ‘started living with her as her husband’. The bench also noted that it was evident …

SC to decide on marital rape law despite Centre’s silence
6 months, 1 week ago

SC to decide on marital rape law despite Centre’s silence

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it clear that it will decide the legality of the immunity granted to husbands from prosecution for marital rape solely on legal principles, even if the Union government does not take a stand on the issue. The issue also includes the Delhi high court’s split verdict from May 2022, which remains pending for the …

SC to decide on marital rape law despite Centre’s silence
6 months, 1 week ago

SC to decide on marital rape law despite Centre’s silence

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it clear that it will decide the legality of the immunity granted to husbands from prosecution for marital rape solely on legal principles, even if the Union government does not take a stand on the issue. The issue also includes the Delhi High Court’s split verdict from May 2022, which remains pending for the …

SC says it will consider listing pleas challenging marital rape exception soon
6 months, 1 week ago

SC says it will consider listing pleas challenging marital rape exception soon

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that pleas challenging the marital rape exception had not been taken due to a day-long hearing in another matter relating to customs appeals today. A batch of pleas were pending in the top court for hearing, including the of plea of AIDWA challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws. …

Bombay HC Quashes Rape Case Against Goa's Popular Musician, Says Victim Was 'Sufficiently Mature' To Understand Consequences Of Relationship
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay HC Quashes Rape Case Against Goa's Popular Musician, Says Victim Was 'Sufficiently Mature' To Understand Consequences Of Relationship

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court while quashing a First Information of Report lodged against a popular musician at Goa for allegedly raping a woman on the false promise of marriage, observed that the woman was 'sufficiently mature' to understand the consequences of such a 'consensual' relationship.A division bench of Justices Makarand Karnik and Valmiki Menezes noted that the complainant in the. …

Supreme Court to hear marital rape pleas next week
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court to hear marital rape pleas next week

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday assured the petitioners that it would hear the batch of pleas challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws next week. The three-judge bench of the apex court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, while taking on the submissions of senior advocate …

Privacy | S.184 BNSS Should Be Amended To Mandate Medical Examination Of Adult Rape Victims By Female Practitioners Only: Karnataka HC
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Privacy | S.184 BNSS Should Be Amended To Mandate Medical Examination Of Adult Rape Victims By Female Practitioners Only: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has urged the Central Government to amend Section 184 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to provide that adult victims of rape be examined in hospitals by only female doctors, so as to protect their right to privacy. Further it has directed authorities to educate and sensitise all the stakeholders viz., Police officials, Prosecutors, Doctors and other …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Proceedings Against POCSO Accused After He Marries Victim
8 months ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Proceedings Against POCSO Accused After He Marries Victim

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed rape proceedings against an accused who during the pendency of the petition seeking quashing of offence was released on interim bail to allow him to marry the victim, who turned major and gave birth to a child. If the proceedings are not quashed, it would undoubtedly result in grave jeopardy to the life of …

Merely Because Love Wanes Away With Time, Consensual Acts Between Two Adults Cannot Be Called Rape: Karnataka High Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Merely Because Love Wanes Away With Time, Consensual Acts Between Two Adults Cannot Be Called Rape: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that consensual acts between two adults who were in love over a long period of six years will not attract the offence of rape. The court said, “The duration of relationship between the two which was founded on love was for a period of six years, merely because love wanes away by efflux of …

SC to hear pleas challenging marital rape exception in new criminal law on July 18
8 months, 1 week ago

SC to hear pleas challenging marital rape exception in new criminal law on July 18

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday assured the petitioners that it would hear on Thursday the batch of pleas challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws. Senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for one of the petitioners, the All India Democratic Women's Association, in the marital rape case, requested that the top court give due importance to …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 1 – July 7, 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 1 – July 7, 2024

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX State Of U.P. India's Majority Population Would Be In Minority One Day If Conversions In Religious Congregations Not Stopped: Allahabad HC Case title – Kailash vs state of UP 2024 LiveLaw 415 Case citation: 2024 LiveLaw 415 The Allahabad High Court observed that if the current trend of conversions during religious congregations is permitted to continue, the majority …

Rape On False Promise To Marry | Factors Like Age, Education, Profession Of Both Complainant & Accused Relevant: Punjab & Haryana High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rape On False Promise To Marry | Factors Like Age, Education, Profession Of Both Complainant & Accused Relevant: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that while adjudicating a rape case based on false promise to marry, the Court should take into accounts factors like comparative age of accused and victim, their educational, social and economic background and the nature of their profession.The list is not exhaustive and Court said entirety of facts and circumstances of each …

Karnataka High Court gives liberty to man to prosecute wife for making false charge of offences against him
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court gives liberty to man to prosecute wife for making false charge of offences against him

The Hindu  

In a rare instance, the High Court of Karnataka has given liberty to a 35-year-old man to initiate proceedings against his wife for malicious prosecution or proceedings under Section 211 of the Indian Penal Code for making the false charge of offences, including the offence of dowry harassment, against him. However, the court, from the records, found that the “documents …

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: 17th June To 23rd June
9 months ago

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: 17th June To 23rd June

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEXMrinal Barik -Versus- The State of West Bengal & Ors. 2024 LiveLaw 145PEOPLE UNITED FOR BETTER LIVING IN CALCUTTA VERSUS STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND OTHERS 2024 LiveLaw 146Dabur India Limited vs Dhruv Rathee And Ors. 2024 LiveLaw 145 PEOPLE UNITED FOR BETTER LIVING IN CALCUTTA VERSUS STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND OTHERS 2024 LiveLaw 146 Dabur India Limited …

India marital rape: Woman accuses husband of ‘unnatural sex’ but judge says it is not a crime in marriage
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India marital rape: Woman accuses husband of ‘unnatural sex’ but judge says it is not a crime in marriage

CNN  

CNN — An Indian judge has dismissed a woman’s complaint that her husband committed “unnatural sex,” because under Indian law it’s not illegal for a husband to force his wife to engage in sexual acts. According to the Madhya Pradesh High Court order, the woman told police her husband came to her house in 2019, soon after they were married, …

Minor's Sexual Assault Case: SC Refuses Bail To Wife Of Suspended Delhi Govt Officer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Minor's Sexual Assault Case: SC Refuses Bail To Wife Of Suspended Delhi Govt Officer

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant bail to the wife of suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha, who allegedly raped a minor girl several times and impregnated her. A bench of justices C T Ravikumar and S V N Bhatti dismissed the plea of the official’s wife Seema Rani and said it was not inclined to interfere with …

Rape FIR against married man quashed after he promises never to contact woman
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rape FIR against married man quashed after he promises never to contact woman

India Today  

An FIR for rape against a married man has been quashed by the Bombay High Court after the woman told the court, "The relationship was of a consensual nature. The bench of Justices PD Naik and NR Borkar heard a plea filed by the accused against whom an FIR was registered on February 3, 2024, at the Lonavala Police Station …

Delhi court initiates woman’s trial for perjury for levelling false rape charges
1 year ago

Delhi court initiates woman’s trial for perjury for levelling false rape charges

Hindustan Times  

Women misusing the law to level false rape allegations should be dealt with strictly, a Delhi court has said while initiating a trial against a woman for perjury. “.this court is of the considered opinion that it is in the interest of justice that cognizance of the offence of giving false evidence is taken.,” said additional sessions judge Jagmohan Singh …

Calcutta High Court Refuses Urgent Listing Of Plea Seeking 'Protection' For Women In Violence-Affected Sandeshkhali
1 year, 1 month ago

Calcutta High Court Refuses Urgent Listing Of Plea Seeking 'Protection' For Women In Violence-Affected Sandeshkhali

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday refused urgent hearing for a plea seeking orders for the 'protection of women residents' of Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, amidst allegations of sexual violence faced by them from certain miscreants allegedly belonging to the ruling dispensation.Live Law had earlier reported on a suo moto motion taken up by the Calcutta High Court regarding the aforesaid …

Discover Related