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Supreme Court Quashes Rape Conviction After Parties Marry, Notes Relationship Misunderstanding
In a rare exercise of its powers under…
By
Amna Kabeer
Criminal Charges of Rape Cannot be Attracted In Consensual Relationships Due To Failed Promises: SC
Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered…
By
Amna Kabeer
“Love Relationship” Cannot Legitimize Sexual Acts With Minors: Calcutta HC
Introduction The Calcutta High Court has made a…
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Amna Kabeer
Solitary Incident Of Sexual Offence Can Justify Detention Order Under Goondas Act: Madras HC
Introduction In the matter of C Kayalvizhi v.…
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Amna Kabeer
Holding a Child’s Hand and Offering Money for Sex Qualifies as Sexual Assault under POCSO: Bombay HC
Introduction The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) has…
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Amna Kabeer
Refusing Rape-Victim’s Request For Termination Would Violate Personal Liberty: Chattisgarh HC
Introduction In A v. State of Chhattisgarh and…
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Amna Kabeer
External Rubbing Does Not Qualify As “Penetrative Sexual Assault” Under POCSO Act: Patna HC
Introduction In a recent ruling, the Patna High…
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Amna Kabeer
Change of Minor’s Clothes Before Medical Examination Does Not Undermine Prosecution Evidence: Delhi HC
Introduction The Delhi High Court delivered a landmark…
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Amna Kabeer
Victim’s Familiarity with Accused Not a Ground to Question Sexual Assault Allegations: Delhi HC
Introduction In X v. State Govt. NCT of…
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Amna Kabeer
Injuring Vital Body Part Not Amount To Attempt To Murder Without Intention To Kill: Madhya Pradesh HC
Introduction In a recent decision, the Madhya Pradesh…
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Amna Kabeer


