Calcutta HC Quashes Charges in Ex-Girlfriend's Complaint
Calcutta High Court dismisses rape & IT Act charges against a man accused by ex-girlfriend. Justice highlights need for legal sufficiency over sensitivity. Read the full judgment details.
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Judge Ravneet Garg Exonerated in Geetanjali Murder Case
Special CBI court acquits judicial officer Ravneet Garg in the 2013 Geetanjali murder case after 13 years. Key witnesses turned hostile, leaving the mystery unresolved. Read the full story.
Class 11 Student Booked for Raping Teen in Rajasthan
A Class 11 student in Rajasthan has been booked for allegedly raping a minor girl and sharing her photos online. The incident occurred in Shivpura police station area. Read for details.
Neelam Gorhe to visit 1972 rape survivor 'Mathura'
Maharashtra Legislative Council's Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe will visit 'Mathura', the survivor of the landmark 1972 custodial rape case, within a week. Read about the renewed support and the case that changed India's laws.
Man Accused of Raping 10-Year-Old Found Dead in Hamirpur
A 24-year-old man accused of raping a minor girl in Hamirpur was found hanging from a tree. Police are investigating the case as the victim recovers. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Tharoor: Criminalise Marital Rape to Protect Women
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.
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.
MP: 16-Year-Old Gang-Raped Over Days in Sidhi
A 16-year-old student in MP's Sidhi was allegedly gang-raped by four over several days. The main accused lured her into a relationship. Police have registered a POCSO case. Read the full report.
Man held for alleged rape of minor relative in Kanpur
A 26-year-old man was apprehended for allegedly raping a minor distant relative in a Kanpur village field. The incident occurred after a wedding in Fatehpur. Police have registered a case and sent the girl for medical examination.
IIT Jodhpur professor sentenced to 10 years for rape
A Noida court sentenced IIT Jodhpur professor Vivek Vijay Vargia to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a former student in 2019. The court found the evidence credible.
Acquitted Engineer Seeks Repatriation to Hong Kong After 9 Years
Kumar Pillai, extradited in 2016 and acquitted in all cases by 2024, petitions a Mumbai court for repatriation to Hong Kong, his claimed home country. The court will hear the matter on December 20.
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.
Woman abducted, raped in Ahmedabad's Danilimda area
A 35-year-old woman was abducted and raped in Ahmedabad's Danilimda. Police have filed an FIR under BNS sections for rape and kidnapping. Investigation is ongoing.
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.
1972 Rape Survivor Found Abandoned, Gets Support Wave
Mathura, the 1972 rape case survivor who changed India's sexual assault laws, was found living in destitution. Read how a TOI report triggered nationwide support and government action.
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.
UP teen gang-rape victim dies after forced acid drinking
A 16-year-old gang-rape victim in Hamirpur died after being forced to drink acid. Three suspects arrested as police continue investigation. Read the heartbreaking details.
13-year-old raped for year by mother's partner in Kanpur
A 13-year-old girl in Kanpur's Jajmau area was repeatedly raped by her mother's live-in partner for over a year. The accused threatened to kill her if she resisted. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt.
Man arrested for raping minor in Kendrapada district
A 31-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Kendrapada. The accused threatened the victim with death. Medical examination confirms sexual assault.
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.
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.
DNA evidence leads to 20-year rape sentence in Jajpur
Jajpur court convicts 32-year-old man for repeatedly raping minor, DNA test confirms paternity. Survivor awarded Rs 7 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Man arrested for raping teen during Chhath in Chatra
Chatra police arrest 23-year-old man for allegedly raping 17-year-old girl during Chhath puja celebrations on October 28. The accused was a relative of the survivor's friend.
20-year jail for Saharanpur man who raped minor
In a shocking case from Saharanpur, a 20-year-old man receives 20 years imprisonment for kidnapping, raping a minor, and coercing her to file false cases against others. The court delivers justice after a harrowing 4-year legal battle.
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