Supreme Court annuls rape conviction of man citing marriage but with a condition
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Summary
The criminal case arose out of what the SC described as an affair between the accused and the girl, who was a minor at the time of the sexual relationship.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right