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Delhi HC grants time to Sengar, others to reply on plea seeking sentence e
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The application has been filed by the daughter of the deceased, who is also the Unnao rape survivor. She has sought enhancement of the 10-year sentence awarded to Sengar and other convicts.
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Rights report exposes Pakistan's failure to protect women in Khyber Pakhtu
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The findings have raised questions about the effectiveness of legal mechanisms meant to protect women and vulnerable communities in the province.
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Delhi court dismisses woman's maintenance appeal amid false rape allegatio
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The order was passed by Principal District and Sessions Judge (North-East), Karkardooma Courts, Sanjay Sharma, who upheld the trial court's decision rejecting the woman's application for interim maintenance. The court found no illegality in the earlier order and declined to interfere with
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Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh acquitted in journalist Ramchandra Chha
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday acquitted rape convict and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati's murder case, the self-styled godman's lawyer confirmed.
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Harvey Weinstein's rape case retrial scheduled for April 14
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Harvey Weinstein's retrial on the rape charge is set to commence on April 14.
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Congress MLA KM Uday blames Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for Prajwal Reva
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Prajwal Revanna, son of JD(S) MLA H D Revanna, was jailed in connection with rape charges. Uday alleged that the case stemmed from internal family rivalry and political conspiracy within the JD(S). Claiming a political vendetta, Uday said the former MP was targeted after Kumaraswamy's son
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Odisha: 12-year-old girl raped and murdered; accused arrested
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Angul Superintendent of Police (SP) Rahul Jain confirmed that a specialized team, including the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) unit and a dog squad, processed the crime scene. Based on allegations from the victim's family, authorities registered an FIR under sections relating to rape a
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Odisha: Two arrested in Paradip rape and murder case
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Odisha Police have arrested two persons in connection with the rape and murder of a woman in Paradip, Jagatsinghpur Superintendent of Police Ankit Verma said.
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Swami Avimukteshwaranand approaches Allahabad HC for anticipatory bail in
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ADJ Rape and POCSO Special Court Vinod Kumar Chaurasia ordered the Jhunsi police to register a case and investigate. In compliance with this court order, the police have registered a case. Jhunsi police station has registered an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwarananda, his disciple Mukundan
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Aditya Pancholi's lawyer says "we are confident we will get justice" in 20
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The Bombay High Court on February 24 adjourned the hearing in Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi's petition seeking to quash a 2019 rape FIR filed against him, granting the complainant one week's time to respond.
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Bengaluru gang-rape: Accused files prior complaint alleging extortion atte
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Police sources said this complaint was lodged a day before the survivor approached authorities with allegations of sexual assault against Dixon Sando and Nikhil.
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19-year-old assaulted by live-in partner in Gurugram "in stable condition"
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The student has alleged that her live-in partner poured sanitiser on her private parts and set them on fire. The arrested alleged accused has been identified as a 19-year-old from Narela. The Gurugram police have imposed serious charges, including that of rape, against him. He is currentl
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