Supreme court on consent and deceit in the rape cases

Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case: Emphasizes Distinction Between Consent and Deceit

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India recently quashed a rape case, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between consensual relationships and criminal acts. The case, Rajnish Singh Soni v. State of Uttar Pradesh, revolved around a 16-year-long relationship that the complainant alleged was sustained under false promises of marriage. Background of the Case…

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Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Anticipatory Bail Maintainable Even for Absconders

Introduction In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that an anticipatory bail application remains maintainable even if the accused has been declared an absconder or proclaimed offender, or if proceedings under Sections 82, 83, or 299 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been initiated against them (Madhya Pradesh High…

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Water discrimination

Indiscriminate River Sand Mining Affects Drinking Water Supply: Karnataka High Court’s Directive to Monitor Rivers via Satellite Imagery

On March 3, 2025, the Karnataka High Court directed the state government to bring in satellite-based monitoring systems for illegal sand-mining operations in the state. This reinforces the need for sustainable management of natural resources and the terrible consequence of unregulated sand mining on the environment and communities in Karnataka. The Crisis of Sand Mining…

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