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The Allahabad High Court has acquitted three men convicted in a 1983 gang rape case. The court cited a lack of medical evidence, inconsistent witness testimonies, and a vague FIR as reasons for doubt. The medico-legal report found no injuries or sperm, and no doctor testified. The acquittal highlights the prosecution's failure to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped during a village function. Police have detained two men in their mid-20s after the survivor recounted the harrowing ordeal. The incident occurred when the girl was taken at knife-point to a deserted location and later abandoned near a canal. Legal proceedings are ongoing.

A recent ruling from a Thane court resulted in the acquittal of a man formerly charged with rape and deception. The court recognized that a long-standing consensual relationship, rooted in a marriage promise, is insufficient to constitute rape in the absence of proven fraudulent intent.

A village pradhan's son was arrested in Jalaun for allegedly raping and threatening a woman. The incident reportedly occurred when the woman went to bathe in an animal shed. Police filed an FIR after the woman registered a complaint, leading to the accused's arrest and subsequent jailing.

Authorities in Champawat are delving into a controversial case involving a 16-year-old girl who claimed she was gang-raped, a declaration that has taken a surprising turn. Medical findings showed no indicators of assault, leading to the girl's own admission that she had fabricated the events as part of a plotted revenge towards her rivals.

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A 60-year-old man is on the run in Akola district after allegedly raping his 10-year-old neighbor for a week. Police have launched a massive search operation, deploying multiple teams to apprehend the accused. The incident follows a similar case in Pune, reigniting calls for stricter laws against child abuse.

A significant ruling from a Nuh court has resulted in a 20-year rigorous imprisonment for a man convicted of the 2023 rape of a minor. Allegations surfaced that he abducted the young girl at gunpoint, leading to his conviction under the IPC and POCSO Act.

A railway constable was lynched in Odisha following allegations of a rape attempt. The 24-year-old survivor defended the mob's actions, calling them 'saviours,' while friends of the deceased alleged a conspiracy and dismissed the accusations. The survivor's account of the incident and the cause of death has drawn scrutiny.

In a distressing incident in Muzaffarpur, a 21-year-old woman was rescued from a hotel by law enforcement after making accusations of rape against her boyfriend. The authorities apprehended the suspect at the scene. The young woman revealed that she was misled into a sexual relationship under false promises of marriage.

A railway constable was lynched by a mob on Thursday in Bhubaneswar after allegedly attempting to rape a woman. The incident, captured on video, saw the deceased tied to a pole before being declared dead at the hospital. Police have arrested four individuals and are identifying others involved.

A man in Sundargarh district has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering his mentally-challenged aunt. Blood samples from his house are being sent for forensic examination to confirm they belong to the victim. The accused reportedly confessed to the crime, stating the victim died during the assault before he disposed of her body.

In Sundargarh, a 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering his mentally-challenged aunt. Blood samples from his house are being sent for forensic examination to confirm they belong to the victim. The accused reportedly confessed to the crime, stating the victim died during the assault before he disposed of the body.

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a Canadian citizen, Manpreet Singh Gill, accused of rape. Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale noted that unverified allegations alone aren't grounds for "moral condemnation." Gill, who claims the relationship was consensual and allegations are for extortion, had his pre-arrest bail plea rejected by lower courts.