Thane Court Acquits Man of Rape Charges
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 01:29 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
A Thane court has acquitted a man accused of raping a minor, citing that the relationship appeared consensual. However, The Hindu notes that this verdict is at odds with many recent high-profile acquittals in similar cases.
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