Rachakonda police report a 15% overall crime increase in 2025, though crimes against women and cybercrime see a decline. Commissioner Sudheer Babu details key statistics and ongoing investigations.
Chandigarh's estate office resolves 1,170 long-pending cases in a major drive. Over 500 cases were more than a decade old. Read about the cleanup effort.
Bengaluru's startup boom hides a grim reality: it's a hotspot for teenage pregnancies. Data reveals 156 cases in 4 years. Experts blame stigma, legal gaps, and urban vulnerabilities. Read the full investigation.
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.
Haryana establishes a national benchmark with a 99% DNA positivity rate in POCSO cases using a robust three-tier forensic protocol. Learn how this model ensures justice for children.
Karnataka Home Minister reveals 88 police personnel are facing criminal cases under BNS. 12 FIRs registered for 'Pakistan Zindabad' sloganeering in last 3 years. Get the full details.
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
Himachal Pradesh High Court flags a 408% surge in pending juvenile justice cases and the state's failure to provide child-friendly court premises as mandated by law. Details inside.
A Ranchi POCSO court sentences Nawal Kishore Singh Munda to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A special Pocso court in Keonjhar sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine. Read the full details of the verdict.
Three staff members of a Chennai private school arrested after a 17-year-old student reported rape. Headmaster, teacher charged with attempting to cover up the crime under POCSO Act.
Vigilant citizens in Bhopal apprehended a 17-year-old boy attempting to assault a 7-year-old girl. Police registered a case under BNS and POCSO Act. Read how community action averted a tragedy.
A 16-year-old student in MP's Sidhi was allegedly gang-raped by four over several days. The main accused lured her into a relationship. Police have registered a POCSO case. Read the full report.
Krishnanagar police arrest Rahul Kumar, convicted under Pocso Act in 2015, after a three-year chase. He altered his look and worked in Delhi. Read the full story.
A sub-inspector and two constables in Jhansi booked for allegedly torturing a POCSO accused, causing 23 wounds and fractures. Special court orders detailed medical panel investigation.
Kotwali police in Varanasi arrested a 65-year-old traditional healer for allegedly raping a minor girl. The accused, a neighbour, was handed over by locals. Read the full details.
A serious case of ragging & sexual harassment reported at a Hamirpur school. FIR filed against 6 seniors under POCSO & HP Anti-Ragging Act. Details inside.
A special POCSO court in East Jaintia Hills district sentenced a man to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexual violence against a minor. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. Read the full details.
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR in child sexual assault case despite settlement & marriage, stating gravity of POCSO offences cannot be effaced. Read the landmark ruling.
A 16-year-old girl in Jajpur was found to be four months pregnant, leading to a police case against a neighbour for alleged sexual abuse. The accused is absconding. Read the full story.
Kerala High Court grants escort parole to life convict Monson Mavunkal to visit his rented house after a theft. Items worth Rs 20 crore allegedly stolen. Read the full details.
Karnataka police arrest two men for allegedly abducting and raping a 13-year-old in Belagavi. Case filed under IPC and POCSO Act. The accused threatened the victim's family.
Jalandhar police file case against man for sexually assaulting a minor girl and publicly disclosing her identity on social media. The accused is currently absconding.
Delhi LG VK Saxena inspected the Rohini FSL to enhance infrastructure & workflow for faster POCSO case resolution and prepare for the new BNSS 2023 mandate. Read more.
A 14-year-old in Panchkula reported a relative for molestation after a school workshop. The accused auto driver was arrested. Police stress the importance of child safety awareness.
Bombay High Court suspends 15-year sentence of man convicted for raping a minor in Pune, citing inconsistencies in victim's age proof and consent. Details inside.
A Goa fast-track court sentenced a father to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping his daughter with disabilities. The court imposed fines under POCSO and disability laws. Read the full report.