The proceedings against a woman who fatally attacked her husband while he attempted to sexually assault their daughter have been dismissed: Madras High Court

In a significant ruling by the High Court of Madras, the court has quashed the criminal proceedings against a woman who killed her husband while defending her daughter from sexual assault. The case highlights the legal protection offered under Section 97 IPC, which allows a person to defend themselves or another person from offenses affecting the human body. Case Background: On 07.08.2024, the High Court of Madras, under the bench…