SC Quashes Rape Conviction, Sees Potential for Settlement
India's Supreme Court has overturned a rape conviction, stating a 'sixth sense' that parties could reconcile. The appellant lost his job due to the case. Read the full legal analysis.
India's Supreme Court has overturned a rape conviction, stating a 'sixth sense' that parties could reconcile. The appellant lost his job due to the case. Read the full legal analysis.
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
A Navi Mumbai court convicts two Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay and forgery. They were arrested in 2022 and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details.
A Gurgaon court convicted Anita Pathak for murdering her husband in 2022. Strong forensic evidence, including a broken helmet and cricket bat, secured the conviction even as family witnesses turned hostile. Read the full details.
The sister of the Unnao rape survivor criticises Delhi HC's bail to Kuldeep Sengar, fearing for family's safety. Read details on the case and bail conditions.
A Bulandshahr POCSO court sentenced five men to life imprisonment for the 2016 gang rape of a woman and her daughter on NH-91. The court called it a 'heinous crime' and imposed a fine of Rs 1.8 lakh each.
A Jangipur court convicts 13 for murdering father-son duo during Murshidabad riots. The fast-track verdict comes six months after a detailed SIT probe. Sentencing expected Tuesday.
A Ranaghat court has convicted nine individuals for the gang rape and subsequent death of a teenager in Hanskhali. The CBI-led case saw the verdict delivered on Monday. Read the full details.
Supreme Court stays conviction of NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate in a 1995 cheating case, preventing his disqualification from Maharashtra assembly. However, he cannot hold any office of profit. Read the full details.
Supreme Court halts conviction of former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate in a cheating case. Get the latest details on the legal proceedings and implications.
A survivor of the 2016 Bulandshahr highway gang rape, now a law student, reveals the family's 8-year struggle for justice and normalcy. Read her powerful story of trauma and resilience.
Eluru Police's AI-powered case management and court monitoring system led to a 156% conviction surge, securing 51 convictions including 29 life terms. Discover how tech is transforming justice.
A Sri Ganganagar court delivers a stern 20-year sentence to an 18-year-old for raping a minor girl. Read the full details of the case and the court's decisive ruling.
A special Pocso court in Bulandshahr convicted five men for the 2016 gang rape of a woman and her daughter on NH-91. The case led to CBI probe and police suspensions. Sentencing on Monday.
Rajasthan High Court seeks state's response on petition challenging new APAR format for prosecutors, which includes conviction rate as a performance metric. Hearing on Jan 12.
A Mumbai court convicts a former principal and teacher for assaulting speech & hearing-impaired girls. Expert sign language interpretation proved crucial. Read the full report.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
Bombay High Court suspends NCP politician Manikrao Kokate's 2-year jail term in a 30-year-old EWS quota cheating case but refuses to stay his conviction, triggering disqualification concerns. Read the full details.
A special court in Kullu sentences a Manali resident to 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine for possessing 1.2 kg of charas. Read the full details of the NDPS conviction.
A special Pocso court in Mumbai convicts a former headmaster and a retired teacher from a deaf school for sexually assaulting three students. The landmark case relied on sign language interpreters and video evidence. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a Bengaluru man for child trafficking, terming it a 'deeply disturbing reality'. The court emphasized the credibility of the victim's sole testimony. Read more.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year jail term in a 1995 EWS housing scam. Nashik police move to execute arrest warrant. Read the full story.
A Jhansi POCSO court sentenced a 44-year-old man to 20 years in prison for raping his 11-year-old daughter. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.05 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
A Gurgaon court convicts five family members for dishonouring a cheque of over Rs 30 lakh. Ordered to pay Rs 42.7 lakh in compensation after an eight-year trial. Details inside.
A special court in Ahmedabad sentenced two individuals to prison for possessing over 31g of mephedrone. One convict is a repeat offender. Details on the NDPS Act case and acquittals inside.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court convicts him in a 1995 government flat tampering case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, citing party's commitment to rule of law.
Telangana High Court modifies life sentence to time served, ruling the act was committed 'with knowledge but without intention'. Key legal distinction between intent and knowledge explained.
Uttarakhand High Court upholds life sentence for husband who murdered wife, chopped her body, and stored parts in a freezer. Court cites extramarital affair and domestic violence as strong motive.
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
A Trichy court sentenced two men to one year of rigorous imprisonment for snatching a woman's gold chain in 2019. One convict is a serial offender linked to multiple thefts. Read the full details of the investigation and verdict.