rape case
President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea in Child Rape-Murder Case: Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence
Dec 16, 2025 09:34 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra in 2012. The Supreme Court previously upheld his death sentence, citing the brutal nature of the crime against a helpless child. This marks President Murmu's third mercy plea rejection since taking office in 2022.
Rape Accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Expected to Vote in Palakkad After Receiving Anticipatory Bail
Dec 10, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Following his anticipatory bail in a second rape case, Rahul Mamkootathil is expected to return to Palakkad on Thursday to cast his vote at St. Sebastian's School. The MLA, who has been evading authorities for two weeks, faces specific bail conditions while prosecution plans to challenge the court order.
Karnataka High Court Rejects Former MP Prajwal Revanna's Plea to Suspend Life Sentence in Rape Case
Dec 04, 2025 01:12 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has denied former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's request to suspend his life sentence in a rape case involving a household worker. The court cited the gravity of his offences, multiple pending cases, and risk of witness tampering as reasons for refusing bail. Revanna faces four separate cases of sexual assault, with evidence including video footage and DNA analysis supporting his conviction.
14-Year-Old Orphan Girl Sexually Assaulted by Uncle in Uttar Pradesh: Police Investigation and Arrest Details
Dec 03, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly raping his 14-year-old orphaned niece who had been living with him following her mother's death and father's disappearance. The case has been registered under rape and criminal intimidation sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, with the victim now undergoing medical examination.
Dramatic Police Encounter Ends 144-Hour Manhunt for Child Rape Suspect in Madhya Pradesh
Nov 28, 2025 02:52 pm CST
A dramatic police encounter ended the 144-hour manhunt for 23-year-old Salman, accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district. After being captured in Bhopal, the suspect attempted to escape by snatching an officer's gun during transfer, forcing police to shoot him in the leg. The case had sparked public outrage after the accused was spotted twice on video following the crime.
Kerala High Court Rules Broken Marriage Promises Don't Always Constitute Rape: Legal Clarification on Consent and Relationships
Nov 18, 2025 11:39 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that ending a relationship or marrying someone else does not automatically transform past consensual sexual relationships into rape cases. Justice G Girish clarified that for such charges to stand, it must be proven that deception existed from the beginning of the relationship, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between genuine relationship breakdowns and fraudulent intent in legal proceedings.
Punjab AAP MLA Harmit Singh Pathanmajra Flees to Australia Amid Rape Case Investigation
Nov 09, 2025 03:16 pm CST
Punjab AAP legislator Harmit Singh Pathanmajra has fled to Australia while facing serious rape allegations. The Sanour MLA, who evaded police capture on September 2, appeared in an interview with an Australian Punjabi channel claiming political conspiracy behind the charges. A Patiala court has initiated proclaimed offender proceedings against him after a woman accused him of misrepresenting his marital status and sexual exploitation.
Samir Modi's Rape FIR Quashing Plea: Delhi High Court Schedules Hearing for January 2026
Nov 08, 2025 09:45 am CST
Delhi High Court has issued a notice on businessman Samir Modi's petition to quash an FIR in an alleged rape case. Modi, who was arrested on September 18 after returning from London, was granted bail by the Saket District Court on September 25. His legal team argues the relationship with the complainant was consensual. The next hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2026.
Gujarat High Court Grants 6-Month Medical Bail to Asaram in 2013 Rape Case
Nov 06, 2025 11:44 pm CST
The Gujarat High Court has granted self-styled godman Asaram six months of temporary bail on medical grounds in a 2013 rape case. The 84-year-old, currently serving life sentences for multiple rape convictions, received similar bail from the Rajasthan High Court last week. Asaram was convicted in Gandhinagar for raping a female disciple multiple times between 2001-2006.
Bangladeshi Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Rape in Maharashtra; Wife and Accomplice Jailed for Illegal Stay
Oct 31, 2025 03:37 pm CST
A sessions court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 26-year-old Bangladeshi national to eight years in prison for rape, while also sentencing his wife and another individual to 5-year terms for illegally staying in India. The case involves two minors trafficked from Bangladesh, though trafficking charges were dismissed. All three convicts will be deported upon completing their sentences.