Rape of 12-year minor and death thereafter not “rarest of the rare case”: MP HC
Madhya Pradesh High Court: A Division Bench comprising of J.K.Maheshwari and Akhil Kumar Srivastava, JJ., addressed the issue of rape and murder
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Bombay HC refers matter pertaining to parole of a rape convict to larger bench in light of distinct decisions
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of R.K. Deshpande and Arun D. Upadhye, JJ., addressed a petition filed challenging the order
Accused charged for rape acquitted on the basis of “benefit of doubt” of prosecutrix being a consenting party
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Ranjan Gogoi, Navin Sinha, and K.M. Joseph, JJ., allowed an appeal and acquitted the accused-appellant for
Parameters for assessing quantum of punishment for rape upon child reiterated; sentence of imprisonment for life modified
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Vipin Sanghi and I.S. Mehta, JJ. modified the sentence of the appellant convicted under
Accused acquitted of Section 376 IPC as victim was capable of consenting under law in force at time of incident
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Mukta Gupta, J. allowed a criminal appeal filed against the order of the
Rape accused acquitted in light of failure to conduct DNA test that could be a clinching evidence to prove the case
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Manish Pitale, J., reversed the judgment of the trial court where the appellant
Rape accused acquitted in light of the case falling in arena of ‘suspicion’ and no evidence: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of B.R. Gavai and Sarang V. Kotwal JJ., addressed a Criminal Appeal by setting aside
Non-detection of semen in vaginal swab does not, by itself, dislodge the theory of rape
Uttaranchal High Court: While delivering the judgment in a case of alleged rape of a one year and three months old baby
‘Reduction of sentence’ for rape of a six-year-old child amounts to the mockery of criminal justice system
Punjab & Haryana High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Jaishree Thakur J., addressed an appeal challenging the judgment of the
Sentence of a ‘rape convict’ reduced in light of mitigating circumstances
Bombay High Court: The sentence of the appellant who was convicted for kidnapping and rape, was reduced to the period already undergone
Rape accused given reduced sentence due to occurrence of the offence before enforcement of Criminal (Amendment) Act, 2013
Gauhati High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Hitesh Kumar Sarma, J., convicted the accused-appellant under Section 376(1) of the IPC,
In light of lack of remorse and interest of society, life imprisonment an appropriate punishment for a rape convict
High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division: In a judgment delivered by Brooks, J. of the High Court of South Africa,
Consent for sexual intercourse under misconception of fact is not free consent
Madhya Pradesh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sushil Kumar Palo, J. dismissed a petition after observing the factual and
Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Amid heated exchange between counsels, Supreme Court stays the trial till May 7
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. DY Chandrachud and the newly appointed Indu Malhotra, JJ, stayed the
Breaking| Asaram to undergo life imprisonment in 2013 rape case
Self-styled Godman Asaram has been found guilty of the rape of a 16 year old girl in 2013 by the Special Trial
Centre to submit detailed report on Central Reporting Mechanism for cybercrimes relating to rape, child pornography, etc
Supreme Court: Considering the need for establishing a Central Reporting Mechanism in matters relating to cybercrimes concerning particularly those relating to rape,
Kathua Rape-Murder case: Provide protection to victim’s family & lawyer: SC to J&K
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ directed the State of Jammu
Kathua Rape and Murder Case: SC takes suo motu cognizance; Issues notice to BCI, J&K Bar Council
Supreme Court: Taking suo motu cognizance in the Kathua rape and murder case, the Court has issued notice to Bar Council of India, Jammu and Kashmir
Unnao gangrape: Supreme Court to hear the plea seeking CBI enquiry next week
Supreme Court: The 3-judge Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ agreed to hear the plea
Sexual Intercourse with minor wife is rape [Full Report]
Supreme Court: In order to harmonise Exception 2 to Section 375 IPC of the with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences