‘She could have shouted’: Pune bus rape accused Dattatray Ramdas Gade sent to 12-day police custody, his lawyers claims ‘consent’ | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A Pune court on Friday remanded Dattatray Ramdas Gade, the accused in the Pune bus rape case, to 12-day police custody till March 12. Advocate Sajid Shah, representing Gade, told the court that the incident occurred “with consent.” Another of of his defence team said “she could have shouted and sought help” and…

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‘Rape survivor’s safety most important’: HC allows girl, 14, to terminate 29-week pregnancy – Times of India

MUMBAI: Bombay HC allowed medical termination of over 29-week pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor despite JJ Hospital medical board giving an opinion against it. “Desire and safety of the survivor is of utmost importance than any other consideration,” said Justices Sarang Kotwal and Neela Gokhale in Thursday’s order.The minor’s mother moved HC for permission…

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