Supreme Court Upholds 20-Year Limitation in Woman's PTSD Sexual Abuse Case Among Multiple Appeals

The Supreme Court of India has recently issued several rulings on civil and criminal appeals, including cases involving the State of Maharashtra, State of Kerala, State of Karnataka, and other states. Among the notable decisions is the court's refusal to hear an appeal by a woman alleging sexual abuse by her biological father. The court upheld lower court rulings that dismissed her claim for damages on the grounds that the statutory limitation period of 20 years for filing such claims had expired. The case involved post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from the abuse, but the Supreme Court confirmed that the right to claim compensation had lapsed due to the elapsed limitation period. Other cases addressed by the court include disputes involving insurance companies, housing corporations, educational institutions, and various criminal appeals. These decisions reflect ongoing judicial activity in civil and criminal law matters across multiple Indian states.