The Allahabad High Court has refused to suspend the sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape victim's father. The court upheld the earlier conviction.
A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad sentenced a Muradnagar man to two life terms for the rape and murder of his five-year-old niece. The court imposed a fine and compensation.
A special POCSO court in Rajkot has sentenced a 32-year-old Madhya Pradesh man to death for the brutal rape and sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl. The court delivered the verdict within 41 days of arrest, calling it a rarest of rare case.
A Rajkot court delivers death sentence to a man convicted of raping a 7-year-old with an iron rod. Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi praises the swift verdict, calling it a strong message against crimes on women.
A Shahdol district court awarded capital punishment to a man convicted of murdering a three-year-old girl, calling it a 'rarest of rare' case under POCSO Act.
Iranian authorities deny reports of a death sentence for Erfan Soltani, addressing international outcry over the case. The clarification comes amid widespread concern from human rights groups.
Iran rushes to execute Erfan Soltani, arrested last week in protests. Family says death sentence issued in two days without trial. Trump warns of strong US response if executions continue.
The Supreme Court of India scrutinizes the calculation of gangster Abu Salem's 25-year prison term. Get the latest details on the legal arguments and potential implications.
Telangana Police's Operation 'POCSO Repeat Offenders' leads to the arrest of 24 individuals with prior convictions for child sexual abuse. Learn about the crackdown and its impact on child safety.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes life sentence in a 2013 wife murder case, citing serious lapses in the accused's examination under CrPC Section 313. The case is remanded for a fresh trial. Read the full details.
A Bulandshahr court sentenced a 25-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl. His father received 3 years for aiding the crime. Read the full details.
Punjab and Haryana High Court commutes death penalty to life imprisonment for two convicts due to illegal solitary confinement and state delays. Read the full legal analysis.
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
A Bargarh court sentences a 21-year-old man to death for the 2024 rape and murder of a six-year-old girl. The swift trial under BNS and POCSO Act sets a legal precedent. Read the full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court commutes death sentence of two convicts in 2005 Abhi Verma kidnapping and murder case to life imprisonment, citing inordinate delay in mercy plea decision. Read the full details.
Thane court sentences 'Samosawala Uncle' to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old. Landmark POCSO verdict sends strong message. Read the full details.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses convict's appeal, affirming life sentence for 2018 rape of a minor. Bench rules child survivor's testimony is sufficient for conviction, calling corroboration demands 'insult to injury'. Read the details.
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
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.
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.
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A Mehsana POCSO court sentenced Kanji Thakor to 20 years in jail and a Rs 30,000 fine for impregnating a minor. The court also ordered Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the victim. Read the full details.
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.
Three Bawaria gang members challenge life sentence in Madras High Court for 2005 murder of ex-AIADMK MLA K Sudarsanam. Get the latest updates on the case.
A special NIA court in Assam sentences a man to life imprisonment for establishing a terror module linked to a Pakistan-based outfit. Read the full details of the case and verdict.
The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi HC order granting bail to Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao rape case. The survivor expressed satisfaction, vowing to continue her fight for justice. Read the full story.
A Hyderabad court sentences Karan Singh to death for killing a woman who rejected his advances in 2011. The 24-day manhunt and trial concluded after 14 years. Read the full details.
Daughter of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar writes open letter after Supreme Court stays his release. Read the latest developments in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC's bail to Kuldeep Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The survivor pledges to fight until he is hanged. Read the latest developments.