A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
MP High Court issues show cause notice to a POCSO judge and prosecutor for ignoring a medical report proving the survivor was an adult, leading to a man's wrongful 3-year imprisonment.
A 2-year-old boy was brutally attacked by 7-8 stray dogs in Belagavi. The incident has sparked public outrage over the city's growing stray dog menace and civic inaction.
Belagavi police data reveals a 95% jump in illegal activities in 2025, with 461 cases. NDPS offences surged to 210, and illegal arms cases increased tenfold. Explore the full report and the challenges for law enforcement.
A Ghaziabad court acquits a man of rape charges but sentences him to 4 years for aiding his brother in kidnapping a minor girl in a 2013 case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Star Air restarts Belagavi-Ahmedabad bookings from Jan 15, but Jaipur service remains suspended. Passenger confidence wanes amid poor communication and prior route cuts. #Belagavi #AirTravel
An official inquiry exposes serious lapses by Belagavi police in handling a POCSO case. Disciplinary action initiated against three officers. Read the full report.
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to suspend 20-year sentence in POCSO case, stating marriage and child during bail are immaterial. Consent of a minor is not valid in law. Read the full judgement details.
Belagavi's proposed flyover project will only be implemented after public consultation. A meeting on Jan 6 will gather stakeholder feedback. The project, approved in three phases, aims to ease traffic.
Belagavi City Corporation employees submit memorandum, accusing union leadership of failing to address grievances for a decade. They demand immediate general body meeting.
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar, convicted in Unnao minor rape case. Key legal questions on public servant status under POCSO raised. Read the full story.
AIDSO demands an independent probe into alleged multi-crore corruption at Rani Channamma University, citing tender cost escalation and bribery. Read more.
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case. CBI challenged HC's view that MLA is not a 'public servant' under POCSO. Read the full legal battle details.
Supreme Court stays Delhi HC order suspending life sentence of ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case. Daughter Ishita pens emotional open letter.
The Supreme Court has halted the Delhi HC's bail order for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the Unnao rape case. He remains jailed in a separate case. Read the full details.
Belagavi's air connectivity suffers a major blow as the Mumbai flight is suspended from Dec 26, reducing direct links to just five cities. Locals express shock and disappointment.
CBI tells Supreme Court Delhi HC wrongly granted bail to ex-MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, ignoring SC's ruling that lawmakers are public servants. Hearing set for Dec 29.
Belagavi police arrest school headmaster accused of misconduct with a student. The case, registered suo motu, sparked political controversy. Details inside.
Gujarat High Court acquits man sentenced to death for impregnating & killing his minor daughter, citing procedural lapses in DNA evidence. Read the full details.
Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi vows legal fight against privilege complaint by Maharashtra MP. State cabinet approves 2km Belagavi flyover. Minister also addresses Pocso case handling.
A series of sexual assaults on minors in Belagavi taluk, coupled with allegations of police inaction under political pressure, triggers a major controversy. High Court and Child Rights Commission intervene.
Former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil alleges Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar is protecting accused in minor assault cases in Belagavi. He claims police pressure led to station bail in a serious POCSO case. Read more.
Belagavi's state-of-the-art city bus terminus, inaugurated in October, is now fully operational after resolving technical handover issues. The Rs 49.8 crore facility aims to decongest the city's central bus station.
Belagavi's long-awaited first flyover, a 2 km Elevated Corridor from Hotel Sankam to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, gets administrative approval. Read about the project's details and impact.
A Belagavi POCSO court sentenced self-styled Hatha Yogi Lokeshwar Swami to 35 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a minor. The survivor awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
A Ghaziabad POCSO court sentenced a man to six years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine for the victim's rehabilitation.