CBI to SC: HC erred in not calling MLA a public servant in Pocso case
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.
Category : Search result: Supreme Court POCSO Act
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 Prison Term for Rapist in Karnataka POCSO Case
A Karnataka court sentences Hullesh Kojja to 20 years in prison and a Rs 1.5 lakh fine for raping a minor girl in Gangavathi. Read the full details of the harrowing case and the judicial outcome.
Delhi HC Suspends Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence
Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, raising critical questions on legal definitions of 'public servant' under POCSO. Read the full analysis.
Father gets death for raping, impregnating minor daughter in TN
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli sentenced a 49-year-old man to death for repeatedly raping his 14-year-old daughter. The court also ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the shocking details of the case.
Death for father who assaulted, impregnated minor daughter
A Tirunelveli court sentences a 49-year-old man to death for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter under POCSO Act. The case highlights familial abuse and judicial resolve.
Gujarat HC Overturns Death Sentence in Pregnant Teen Murder Case
Gujarat High Court acquits a father convicted for his pregnant daughter's rape and murder, citing serious procedural lapses in DNA evidence handling. Read the shocking details.
Gujarat HC Overturns Death Penalty in Incest, Murder Case
Gujarat High Court acquits a man sentenced to death for impregnating and killing his minor daughter, citing major lapses in DNA evidence handling and procedural flaws.
Delhi HC Suspends Ex-MLA Sengar's Life Sentence
Delhi High Court suspends Kuldeep Singh Sengar's sentence, ruling he isn't a 'public servant' under POCSO Act. Key details on the Unnao rape case verdict and legal implications.
Gujarat HC Overturns Death Sentence in Minor's Murder Case
Gujarat High Court acquits man sentenced to death for impregnating & killing his minor daughter, citing procedural lapses in DNA evidence. Read the full details.
Life Term for 3 in Hanskhali Gang Rape Case
Ranaghat court sentences three to life imprisonment for the gang rape and death of a 14-year-old girl in Nadia's Hanskhali. Others convicted for evidence destruction and intimidation. Read the full verdict details.
Life sentence for man in 2014 Pocso murder case
A Pocso court in Lakhimpur Kheri sentences a 30-year-old to life for the 2014 sexual assault and murder of a 7-year-old boy. The convict, who posed as a minor, was fined Rs 1.35 lakh. Read the full details of the decade-long legal battle.
Delhi HC suspends ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's sentence
Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in 2017 Unnao rape case, imposes strict bail conditions. He remains jailed in related custodial death case.
Teen gets 20-year jail for raping minor in Punjab
A special court in Punjab's Hoshiarpur sentenced an 18-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl. The verdict underscores strict punishment under POCSO Act.
Nagpur man gets rigorous imprisonment for molesting minor
Nagpur court sentences Adarsh Mohotkar to rigorous imprisonment for stalking & molesting a college student. Details on the POCSO case, charges, and verdict inside.
20-Year Jail Term for Rapist in Sri Ganganagar Minor Case
A Sri Ganganagar court delivers a stern 20-year sentence to an 18-year-old for raping a minor girl. Read the full details of the case and the court's decisive ruling.
20-Year RI for Man Who Assaulted Disabled Girl in Villupuram
A special POCSO court in Villupuram sentenced K Rajendran to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl with intellectual disability. The survivor was awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Special SC Vacation Bench Led by CJI to Sit on December 22
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
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.
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.
Delhi's new school fee law vs other state models
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thane Court Grants Bail in Mother-Uncle POCSO Case
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
20-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted Minor, Caused Pregnancy
A Thane court sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, leading to pregnancy. The judge termed the crime 'heinous'. Read the full details.
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