Japan nod for bill to reform sexual offence charge, raise age of consent from 13

Mar 14, 2023

The amendments would see a sexual offence charge to more clearly state that non-consensual sexual activity is prohibited and add offences to the Criminal...

14-year-old girl moves Delhi HC seeking termination of 16-week pregnancy

Jan 10, 2023

The girl is an unmarried minor and the pregnancy in question has arisen out of consensual sexual activity between the minor girl and minor...

Only sexual intercourse 'welcomed' by woman can be accepted as consensual: Kerala HC

Jul 06, 2020

Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 7 : The Kerala High Court has held that only sexual intercourse "welcomed" by the woman can be accepted as...

Consensual sexual relationship will not amount to rape: Kerala HC

Jul 08, 2022

Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 8 : Kerala High Court on Friday clarified that even if a sexual relationship between two willing partners does not...

Delhi HC refuses permission to abort 23 week-pregnancy of unmarried woman

Jul 16, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 16 : The Delhi High court on Friday refused to grant permission to an unmarried woman to abort the 23...

Delhi Court discharges rape accused, citing WhatsApp chats and delay in filing FIR

Nov 06, 2024

The case involved allegations of forceful sexual assault made by the complainant, who had been in a consensual relationship with the accused after a...