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State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Accused — Bail application in false promise of marriage case

The Allahabad High Court initially granted bail to the accused on 18 October 2026 after ruling that a transgender woman does not fall under the statutory definition of a woman for invoking Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. However, the Court cancelled this bail on 25 October 2026 and reprimanded the Senior Superintendent of Police for the handling of the case.

In re: Reinstatement of college principal accused in POCSO case

The Madras High Court has initiated proceedings to question the rationale behind the reinstatement of a physical education college principal in Chennai who is currently out on bail in a POCSO case.

RIT Foundation and others vs Union of India — Marital Rape Criminalisation

The Supreme Court is hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the marital rape exception under the Indian Penal Code, following a split verdict from the Delhi High Court. As of 14 September 2026, the Court has directed the Union Government to clarify its position while observing during proceedings that marriage does not extinguish an individual's autonomy.

Allahabad High Court — CBI probe into police encounter in Uttar Pradesh

The Allahabad High Court ordered a CBI investigation into a May 2025 police encounter in Shravasti on 28 August 2026 after ruling the police FIR account appeared prima facie false. Previously, on 21 August 2026, the court directed the trial court to provide the rape accused applicant with legal aid before passing a fresh order on his discharge application. The court also criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for recurring patterns of alleged staged encounters and procedural guideline violations.