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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition to Quash Rejection of Adoption Deed Registration in Rape Victim's Case. Consent of Biological Father Who is Accused in Rape Case Not Required for Adoption Under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

The petitioners filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash an endorsement dated 11.11.2024 issued by the Su...

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Supreme Court Restores Conviction for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act Despite Victim's Consent and Cohabitation. Consent of a Minor Is Irrelevant for Offences Under the POCSO Act and Section 376 IPC, and the High Court Exceeded Its Jurisdiction by Acquitting Based on Such Consent.

The Supreme Court of India dealt with a suo motu writ petition and a criminal appeal arising from a judgment of the Calcutta High Court. The backgroun...

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Bombay High Court Allows Adoption Petition, Sets Aside Custody Order in Favor of Adoptive Parents — Deed of Adoption Valid Under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 Despite Lack of Witnesses and Registration.

The case involves a dispute between adoptive parents (petitioners) and biological parents (respondents) over the custody of a minor child aged 2 years...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Appellant in POCSO Case Due to Unproven Age — Benefit of Doubt Given as Prosecution Failed to Establish Minority of Prosecutrix Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 4, 6 of POCSO Act and Sections 363, 376 IPC.

The appellant, Ashik Ramjan Ansari, was convicted by the Special Judge at Greater Bombay in POCSO Special Case No.203 of 2016 for offences under Secti...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition for Passport Renewal Despite Pending Divorce Proceedings. Passport Authority Directed to Renew Passport Without Spouse's Consent as Passport Act 1967 Does Not Require Such Consent.

The petitioner, S. Nancy Nithya, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to the Regional Pas...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition by Father Seeking Custody of Minor Daughter from Maternal Relatives. Court holds that welfare of the child is paramount and father's petition is not maintainable as child is not in illegal detention.

The petitioner, Shekhar Jagdish Prasad Tewari, filed a writ of habeas corpus before the Bombay High Court seeking production and custody of his minor ...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Appellants in Kidnapping Case Due to Lack of Evidence of Taking or Enticing Minor. Prosecution Fails to Prove Essential Ingredients of Section 363 IPC as Minor Victim's Testimony Does Not Establish That She Was Taken Away by Accused.

The appellants, Sau. Banu Ramchandra Borgaonkar and Sandip Kedar Pande, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Solapur, for offences under S...