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Expression of Affection Is Not Sexual Assault, Rules Bombay High Court by Acquitting 25-Year-Old Under POCSO

In Ravindra v. State of Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court set aside a conviction under POCSO and IPC, ruling that saying “I love you” and holding hands without sexual intent does not constitute sexual assault or harassment. The Court emphasized that criminal liability under POCSO requires proof of sexual intent and physical contact of a sexual nature. It clarified that mere expressions of affection, without more, cannot satisfy the statutory threshold for criminal prosecution.

byJigeesha Vaishnav
High court

Delhi State Commission Rules Dr Lal Path Labs Liable for Inaccurate Test Reports, Upholds Rs. 3.5 Lakh Compensation

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission upheld a Rs. 3.5 lakh compensation against Dr. Lal Path Labs. The ruling holds the lab liable for “deficiency in service” due to “grossly erroneous” test results that caused distress and unnecessary hospitalization. The judgment reinforces accountability for diagnostic errors.

byDileep Poshwal
Supreme Court

No Stay on Convictions for Corrupt Public Servants, Says Supreme Court

In this article, the author focuses on the decision of the Supreme Court in a Special Leave Petition where conviction of a public servant was not stayed under Prevention of Corruption Act. It explores the reasoning of the Court in opposing convictions that are stayed with respect to cases in which the charges against a public servant relate to corruption, strengthening the rule of the courts and citing the principles that apply of accountability and good citizenship in public service. It discusses the actual background, the legal provisions at stake, and the underlying facts brought to request by the Court.

byLegal Maestros
High court

Three Bombay High Court Judges Recuse from HDFC CEO’s Lilavati Trust FIR Case

The chief executive officer of HDFC entitled as Abhishek Verma appeared before Bombay High Court in the case of HDFC CEO and related to Lilavati Trust FIR where the three judges of Bombay high court have recused themselves as a major development. This is an unprecedented series, which has become a legal matter of concern, questioning the job of judicial neutrality and confrontation.

byLegal Maestros