Khandwa Molestation Case Escalates to Murder, 3 Arrested
A molestation complaint in Khandwa's Bhakarada village led to violent clashes and a man's death. Police have arrested three and invoked murder and SC/ST Act charges. Read the full details.
Category : Search result: Pocso Act
SC Suggests 'Romeo-Juliet' Exception for POCSO Act
The Supreme Court proposes a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in the POCSO Act to prevent criminalising consensual teen relationships. Read about the legal debate and its implications.
24 Repeat Child Sex Offenders Held in Telangana
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.
Death for father who raped, impregnated 14-year-old daughter
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.
20-Year Sentence for Man Who Raped 5-Year-Old in Ghaziabad
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.
UP Has Highest Backlog of Pocso Cases in India
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.
HC: Single POCSO Offence Enough for Goondas Act Detention
Madras High Court ruled a solitary sexual assault on a minor justifies detention under the Goondas Act, dismissing a plea against a man held in a Thanjavur POCSO case. Read the full legal analysis.
Gujarat HC grants bail to juvenile, orders father supervision
Gujarat High Court releases a juvenile on bail in a POCSO case after an out-of-court settlement. The father must ensure he doesn't fall into 'bad company' and probation officers will monitor quarterly.
Ghaziabad man gets 4 years jail in 12-year-old POCSO case
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.
Karnataka HC permits termination for minor rape survivor
Karnataka High Court permits termination of 26-week pregnancy for a 17-year-old rape survivor, citing protection of her 'honour and dignity' as paramount. Read the full legal analysis.
Hassan Judge: Police Must Understand Child Laws, Act Swiftly
Senior judge BK Dakshayini calls for urgent police action on child marriage & abuse in Hassan. Training held on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Acts. Learn the key directives.
20-Year RI for Man Who Raped 8-Year-Old in Cuttack
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.
Manesar Auto Driver Kidnaps, Assaults Minor Sisters; Arrested
A passerby in Manesar helped rescue two sisters, aged 8 and 6, from a kidnapping and assault by an auto driver. The accused, Sarvesh, was later arrested after jumping from a flyover. Read the full details.
Manhunt in Ludhiana for cousin accused of rape under BNS, POCSO
Ludhiana police launch manhunt for a 22-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old cousin over four months. FIR filed under BNS and POCSO. Read the full story.
Bahraich cleric held for alleged rape of minor student
A madrasa teacher in Bahraich is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Police have registered a case under POCSO Act and arrested the cleric. Read the full details.
Manesar Auto Driver Kidnaps Girls, Arrested After Flyover Jump
A 29-year-old auto driver in Manesar kidnapped two sisters, aged 8 & 6, and assaulted the elder. A passerby's alert led to a police chase, ending with the accused jumping off a flyover. Read the full story.
Principal, teacher convicted for assaulting specially-abled girls
A Mumbai POCSO court convicts a school principal and teacher for sexually assaulting hearing & speech-impaired girls. Judge calls it a 'trauma for life'. Details on the verdict and victim compensation inside.
Jajpur: 64-Year-Old Arrested for Molesting Minor
Police in Jajpur district arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl at his cycle shop. The accused has been booked under the BNS and POCSO Act. Read for details.
Pune man rapes minor, forges birth certificate: Police
A 25-year-old Pune man booked for raping a minor and forging her birth certificate to show her as an adult during hospital delivery. The girl's mother also faces charges. Read the full investigation details.
Man Booked in Rajkot for Stalking Minor, POCSO Invoked
A 25-year-old man in Rajkot was arrested for sexually harassing and stalking his friend's teenage daughter. The case was filed under BNS and POCSO Act after the girl revealed the ordeal to her father. Read the full details.
Kanpur: 6-Year Jail Term for Man Under POCSO Act
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.
189 Yadgir Girls in Child Marriage, Lose Govt Benefits
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Man, relatives held for raping minor in Nuh
A 35-year-old man and his relatives arrested for abducting and gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in Nuh. The accused, a father of four, is the victim's brother-in-law. Police investigation ongoing.
10-Year Jail for Attempted Rape of Minor in Trichy
Trichy mahila court convicts a 34-year-old man for the 2021 attempted rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl. He gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the case.
Himachal HC Grants Bail in Minor Marriage POCSO Case
Himachal Pradesh High Court grants bail to a man married to a minor, stating the case exposes a 'harsh social reality' and falls outside the spirit of the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Class 12 Girl Kidnapped, Raped in Barmer; Pocso Case Filed
A 17-year-old student was abducted and raped in Gudamalani, Barmer. Police have filed a case under the Pocso Act and are searching for two accused. Read the latest updates on the investigation.
Life term for father who raped minor daughter in Jharsuguda
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.
Folk Singer Music Mailari Booked Under Pocso Act
Bagalkot police register FIR against popular YouTube folk singer Music Mailari for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Case transferred from Chikkodi. Details inside.
30-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted 8-Year-Old in Chandigarh
A Chandigarh court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for the 2023 kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. The judge condemned his 'wicked and evil mind' and ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation for the victim.
Gujarat HC commutes death penalty to life term in minor rape case
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
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