Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction for Rape Despite Minor Inconsistencies in Victim's Testimony: Reiterates That Sole Testimony of a Sexual Assault Survivor Is Sufficient for Conviction While Reducing Sentence Based on Mitigating Factors

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction for Rape Despite Minor Inconsistencies in Victim’s Testimony: Reiterates That Sole Testimony of a Sexual Assault Survivor Is Sufficient for Conviction While Reducing Sentence Based on Mitigating Factors

Court’s Decision:The High Court upheld the appellant’s conviction under Sections 451 (house-trespass), 376 (rape), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The trial court had sentenced the…
Delhi High Court: “Child Cannot Be Moved Out of Jurisdiction Without Court’s Permission” — Upholds Father’s Rights in Habeas Corpus Case for Child Illegally Taken to USA, Violating Parens Patriae Jurisdiction and Court Orders

Delhi High Court: “Child Cannot Be Moved Out of Jurisdiction Without Court’s Permission” — Upholds Father’s Rights in Habeas Corpus Case for Child Illegally Taken to USA, Violating Parens Patriae Jurisdiction and Court Orders

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court ruled that a habeas corpus petition is maintainable when a minor child is taken abroad without court permission, particularly during pending guardianship proceedings. The…