Indian Penal Code, 1860; Section 375 – Rape by giving promise to marry – Appeal against HC judgment Quashing criminal proceedings against accused dismissed- The allegations in the FIR so also in the restatement made before the Dy. S.P.,, do not, on their face, indicate that the promise by accused No. 1 was false or …
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Indian Penal Code, 1860; Section 375 –If the victim of the alleged offence of rape is not under 18 years of age, maintaining a sexual relationship with her consent, is not an offence – If the consent of the victim is based on misconception, such consent is immaterial as it is not a voluntary consent. …
Summary: In 2016, a woman complained that the accused raped her 34 years ago – In Final report Investigation Officer opined that the case was of a civil nature and filed only for the greed for the property of the appellant- Magistrate rejected this Final Report and took cognizance under Section 376/506 of IPC- HC …
Last week, three bills introduced in the Parliament created a storm among the legal communities in social media. These bills viz. Bharathiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, are nothing but an intended replacement of “Codes” and “Act” which are foundational to criminal law : Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), Code of …
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