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May 12, 2022
Court cannot shut its eyes to the ground reality and TN custom of marriage of girl with her maternal uncle and disturb the happy family: Supreme Court 

Court cannot shut its eyes to the ground reality and TN custom of marriage of girl with her maternal uncle and disturb the happy family: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court stated that it cannot shut its eyes to the ground reality and Tamil Nadu custom of marriage of a girl with her maternal […]
March 4, 2022

(POCSO) Karnataka High Court expresses discontent for negligence by doctor in conducting medical examination of 15-year-old sexual assault survivor leaving the prosecution with no evidence

The Karnataka High Court expressed discontent for negligence by doctor in conducting medical examination of 15-year-old sexual assault survivor leaving the prosecution with no evidence. Background  […]
March 3, 2022
Calcutta High Court reduces the prison sentence of a man accused of raping a 11-year-old girl as penetration was not established

Calcutta High Court reduces the prison sentence of a man accused of raping a 11-year-old girl as penetration was not established

The Calcutta High Court reduced the prison sentence of a man accused of raping a 11-year-old girl as penetration was not established. Background  The prosecution case […]
February 4, 2022
(POCSO) FIR not an encyclopedia, courts must not be scrupulous about omissions in the FIR: Calcutta HC

(POCSO) FIR not an encyclopedia, courts must not be scrupulous about omissions in the FIR: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court ruled that FIR is not an encyclopedia, courts must not be scrupulous about omissions in the FIR.  Background  The appellant used to […]
February 4, 2022
Mumbai Sessions Court grants bail to Solicitor accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl who was to begin an internship with him

Mumbai Sessions Court grants bail to Solicitor accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl who was to begin an internship with him

The Mumbai Sessions Court granted bail to Solicitor accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl who was to begin an internship with him. Background  As per […]