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Thane Court Acquits Man in Alleged Minor Rape Case Due to Consensual Relationship and Insufficient Age Evidence
Nov 16, 2025 05:28 pm CST
A Thane court has acquitted a 22-year-old man accused of raping a minor, ruling that their relationship appeared consensual and that prosecution failed to provide conclusive evidence of the victim's age. The judgment highlights the critical importance of age verification in POCSO Act cases and examines the voluntary nature of the relationship as described by the victim herself.
Supreme Court Restores Acquittal in Corruption Case: Criminal Process Strength Lies in Restraint as Much as Scrutiny
Oct 29, 2025 02:16 am CST
The Supreme Court of India reinstated the acquittal of a former Assistant Commissioner of Labour in a 1997 corruption case, emphasizing that judicial restraint is as crucial as scrutiny in criminal proceedings. The Court overturned the Andhra Pradesh High Court's conviction, stating that suspicion cannot replace proof and highlighting the importance of adhering to evidence standards when evaluating bribery allegations.
Indian Army Officer Colonel Purohit Promoted Following Acquittal in 2008 Malegaon Blast Case
Sep 25, 2025 06:43 pm CST
Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit has been promoted to Colonel rank following his acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The special NIA court cited lack of reliable evidence in its verdict. Purohit, who was the first serving Indian Army officer arrested in a terror case, maintained he was a military intelligence officer infiltrating terror organizations.
Suspicion, However Strong, Cannot Take Place Of Proof: Mumbai Court
Sep 25, 2025 02:31 am CST
A court in Mumbai has ruled that suspicion, however strong, cannot take the place of proof, as it acquitted a 25-year-old man in a 2022 murder case of a woman, whose body was found in a bag at Versova beach here.
After 39 Years, Chhattisgarh High Court Acquits Man In Rs 100 Bribery Case
Sep 19, 2025 07:26 pm CST
The Chhattisgarh High Court has delivered a landmark verdict, underscoring the principle that justice may be delayed, but it is never denied.
South Korean Woman Sentenced To 10 Months for Fighting Molester, Acquitted After 61 Years
Sep 16, 2025 05:27 pm CST
Choi Mal-ja, convicted 61 years ago for biting her attacker's tongue, was acquitted after a retrial recognized her act as justifiable self-defense, marking a major victory for victims of sexual violence in South Korea.