Bihar LJP Leader Arrested for Rape of Minor in Rohtas
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Kamlesh Rai arrested in Bihar's Rohtas district for abduction and rape of a minor. Medical examination confirms the crime. Details inside.
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Karnataka HC acquits man, bars retrospective harsher punishment
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
10-Year Jail for Rape of 85-Year-Old in Coimbatore
Coimbatore mahila court sentences A Sahul Hameed to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping an elderly woman and stealing her gold chain. Read the full details of the shocking case.
SC Grants Bail in UAPA Case Over Delayed Chargesheet
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
Delhi HC Orders CISF Appointment After Acquittal
Delhi High Court grants relief to a man whose CISF constable appointment was cancelled due to a prior criminal case, ruling that mere institution of a case is not grounds for disqualification. Read the full judgment details.
Pune POCSO court acquits man in child rape case
A special POCSO court in Pune acquitted a 34-year-old man accused of raping his 3-year-old niece. The judge cited inconsistent witness testimony and serious lapses in forensic evidence collection. Read the full details.
Delhi HC upholds rape conviction in 2017 Hauz Khas case
Delhi High Court upholds conviction of man for 2017 rape in Deer Park, Hauz Khas, cancels his bail. Court notes survivor's testimony 'remains consistent to the core', backed by medical & DNA evidence.
Mumbai Court Acquits Man in 48-Year-Old Attempted Murder Case
A Mumbai Sessions Court acquits an 81-year-old man in a 1977 attempted murder case after the complainant turned hostile. Read the full story of the decades-long legal saga.
50-Year-Old Attempted Murder Case: Man Acquitted
A Mumbai court acquits a man in a 1974 attempted murder case after the sole eyewitness, the victim, fails to recall the incident. Read the full details of this extraordinary legal conclusion.
Man, 81, acquitted in 1977 Mumbai murder bid case
A Mumbai court acquits an 81-year-old man in a 1977 attempt-to-murder case after the main witness says she does not remember the incident. Read the full story of the 48-year-old legal saga.
BrahMos engineer acquitted of spying after 7-year jail term
Nishant Aggarwal, former BrahMos engineer, cleared of espionage by Bombay HC. He spent over 7 years in jail but says he gained experience, not lost years. Read his story of resilience.
Court acquits 4 in dowry case, orders action against complainant
A special SC/ST Act court in Ambedkarnagar acquitted four accused in a 6-year-old dowry harassment case, citing false charges. The judge ordered legal action against the complainant and a refund of welfare funds.
IIT Professor Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape
An IIT Jodhpur associate professor receives 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a former student in 2019. The fast-track court convicts him based on forensic and CCTV evidence.
Bombay HC Suspends 15-Year Sentence in Pune Rape Case
Bombay High Court suspends 15-year sentence of man convicted for raping a minor in Pune, citing inconsistencies in victim's age proof and consent. Details inside.
BrahMos scientist's wife reveals son born during spy case
Kshitija Agarwal shares her family's journey through a spying case, social stigma, and welcoming a son while her husband, former BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal, fought for justice.
Two acquitted in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots arson case
A Muzaffarnagar court acquits two men accused in a 2013 communal riots arson case due to lack of evidence after key witnesses turned hostile. Details inside.
Araria man acquitted in bank fraud case after 2-year trial
Ramchandra Kumar acquitted in Araria bank fraud case after prosecution fails to produce evidence. Details on the ICICI Bank transaction and court's verdict inside.
Mumbai: 10-Year Jail for Auto Driver in 2018 Senior Citizen Rape Case
A Mumbai sessions court convicts a 31-year-old auto driver to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 rape, assault, and robbery of a 62-year-old woman. Read the full details of the case and the court's reasoning.
20-year jail for man who raped 15-year-old in Odisha
A Jajpur court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years imprisonment for raping a minor. The court also imposed a fine and ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the full details.
Panchkula Court Acquits 5 in Snatching Case
A Panchkula sessions court acquits five youths from Uttar Pradesh in a snatching case after the prosecution fails to prove guilt. Key evidence flaws revealed. Read the full details.
Mumbai court acquits father in child poisoning case
A Mumbai court acquits Mohd Ansari in the 2021 poisoning death of his son after the mother and daughter turned hostile and key medical evidence was missing. Read the full details of the case.
Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72
Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.
Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws
Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.
70-year-old farmer sentenced to 20 years for child rape
A 70-year-old Aligarh farmer sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping an 11-year-old girl. The court imposed a fine, with half designated as victim compensation. Read the full details.
Pune Court Acquits Father in POCSO Case After 7 Years
A Pune court acquits a man accused of raping his minor daughter after key witnesses, including the victim, deny the assault. The accused spent 7 years in jail. Read the full details.
Bhopal Court Acquits Man in Marriage Case After 4 Years
A tribal youth in Bhopal was acquitted of rape charges after a 4-year legal battle over his marriage to his wife, whom he married when she was allegedly a minor. The court cited lack of evidence and upheld their love marriage.
Dehradun court acquits man in 2019 rape case
Dehradun fast-track court acquits 42-year-old man of rape charges after finding contradictions in complainant's statements and insufficient evidence. Key details from the 2019 case.
Rape accused shot while escaping police custody in Bhopal
Salman, accused of raping a 6-year-old girl in Bhopal, was shot while attempting escape after snatching police gun. The victim remains critical at AIIMS. Full details inside.
Court acquits Murugha Mutt seer in Pocso case
Chitradurga court acquits Murugha Mutt seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru in 2022 Pocso case. Two others also cleared. State plans to appeal verdict. Details inside.
Kolkata Law College Rape: Father Faces Threats
Father of Kolkata law college gangrape victim alleges threats to withdraw case. Police begin probe as one accused remains out on bail. Family vows to continue fight for justice.
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