Victim’s Sexual History Cannot Establish Consent at Charge Stage
Delhi High Court set aside a discharge order that treated alleged immorality as evidence of consent before trial.
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Family Members Need Abetment Evidence for Bigamy Charges
Patna High Court quashes proceedings against relatives where a spouse allegedly concealed an earlier marriage.
Proposed Accused Cannot Challenge Pre-Cognizance Investigation
Madras High Court holds that a proposed accused has no standing to appeal an investigation direction before cognizance.
Written Arrest Grounds Mandatory, Madras High Court Says
Madras High Court grants bail after police failed to provide written grounds of arrest in a language the accused understood.
Religious Promotion Alone Cannot Support Criminal Charges
Bombay High Court quashes criminal proceedings over alleged pressure to convert, finding the charged offences were not disclosed.
Patna High Court Reduces Attempted Rape Conviction to Molestation
The Patna High Court has replaced an attempted-rape conviction with a conviction for assault or criminal force against a woman, finding that the prosecution proved...
Courts Must Apply BNSS Safeguards Before Investigating Public Servants
Allahabad High Court sets aside a mechanical FIR direction and issues statewide compliance instructions.
Post-Intercourse Marriage Promise Does Not Trigger Section 69 BNS
Karnataka High Court grants bail after finding the alleged marriage promise followed the sexual relationship.
False Promise to Marry Charge Cannot Apply Against Woman
Karnataka High Court quashed Section 69 BNS against a woman while leaving other investigative issues open.
General Abuse Without Sexual Remarks Does Not Trigger Harassment Charge
Kerala High Court quashed the sexual-harassment count while allowing other abuse and intimidation charges to continue.