Conviction modified from Section 302 IPC to Section 304 (II) IPC for the accused who raped an 8 year old girl(deceased)
Calcutta High Court: While dealing with a death reference the Court cancelled the death sentence
Rape
Retention period of the juvenile involved in the Nirbhaya gang rape case cannot be extended
Delhi High Court: In the matter relating to the release of the Juvenile involved in the ghastly Nirbhaya gang rape case which
Prime responsibility of a woman in a relationship is to protect her own modesty and dignity
Himachal Pradesh High Court– Granting bail to the petitioner in a FIR filed under Sections 376 and 313 of Indian Penal Code,
Act of “promiscuity” on the part of lady cannot put a man behind bar on charges of rape
Delhi High Court: Dealing with a case where a man was convicted for committing rape upon a widow lady “X” on pretext
Cancellation of marriage after having physical intercourse does not attract the charge of rape when the man has every intention to fulfill the promise of marriage
Bombay High Court: In a yet another case where complaint has been lodged against a man for rape and cheating after gaining
Pregnancy resulting from rape involves grave mental injury and hence, can be terminated without prior permission of court
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Allowing the plea of the petitioner (minor appearing through her guardian) wanting to medically terminate her pregnancy
Nithyananda Swamy, accused of rape, to undergo medical examination
Supreme Court: Deciding the case dealing with the self-styled godman Nithyananda Swamy along with others accused of rape, the bench of Ranjana