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Monday, September 15, 2025
TopicIndian Penal Code

Topic: Indian Penal Code

‘Exemption, more than exception’: Amicus Rebecca John slams IPC law on marital rape in Delhi HC

Arguing to declare the exception for marital rape unconstitutional, senior advocate John said the notion of marriage as an alliance of unequals could not be allowed to continue.

Man who touched woman’s feet without consent is guilty, same applies to any body part: Bombay HC

Neighbour crept into the woman’s house at night and sat on her bed while her husband was away. HC says act showed ‘sexual intent’ and violated the woman’s ‘inherent modesty’.

Woman who accused BSP MP Atul Rai of rape and set herself, friend on fire outside SC, dies

The woman had attempted suicide as a non-bailable warrant was issued against her for giving wrong proof of age in a rape case which she had filed against Atul Rai, police said.

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging sedition law on 27 July

The plea filed by two journalists sought to examine the validity of section 124-A, which the petitioners claim infringes on the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression.

Twitter loses legal immunity in India over non-compliance with IT rules

Sources in the government confirmed that Twitter is now liable for action under IPC, as it failed to adhere to the IT rules and appoint key executives under the new guidelines.

‘Criticism of govt not sedition’: What Kedar Nath ruling that SC quoted in Vinod Dua case says

The Supreme Court referred to the 1962 Kedar Nath judgment while quashing journalist Vinod Dua’s sedition case, saying journalists are 'entitled to protection’ under it.

‘Absurd interpretation’ — experts say HC’s POCSO order in groping case wrong on many levels

In a 19 January judgment, Bombay HC’s Nagpur bench ruled that the act of groping a child’s breast, without any skin-to-skin contact, is not sexual assault under the law.

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya tweets video of Hathras victim, experts say it violates IPC

Video shows a purported interaction between victim and an unidentified person in which she is heard saying she was strangulated as she resisted the perpetrators’ attempts to rape her.

Why Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi were arrested — the laws they broke in their march to Hathras

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were arrested Thursday afternoon after UP Police blocked their march to Hathras.

2 men from prominent Kolkata business families arrested for ‘filming 182 women, extortion’

Police arrested Aditya Agarwal and Anish Loharuka for running a sleaze racket since 2013, in which they would 'repeatedly harass, blackmail and extort the women'.

On Camera

EU is evolving into a security actor. It opens new doors for India

Mindset shift in Brussels is a recognition that Europe must move beyond its economic comfort zone if it is to remain relevant in a harsher world.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.