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.
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Congress Protests in Patna Over National Herald Case
Congress workers in Patna protested against BJP's alleged misuse of agencies after a Delhi court rejected the ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Read the full story.
Calcutta HC Quashes Charges in Ex-Girlfriend's Complaint
Calcutta High Court dismisses rape & IT Act charges against a man accused by ex-girlfriend. Justice highlights need for legal sufficiency over sensitivity. Read the full judgment details.
Nagpur HC fines complainants ₹50k, quashes criminal case
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment 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.
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.
HC quashes FIR against MP Nishikant Dubey in assault case
Jharkhand High Court dismisses criminal proceedings against Godda MP Nishikant Dubey, filed over an alleged assault in Deoghar two years ago. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Telangana HC quashes SC/ST Act case in business dispute
Telangana High Court dismisses SC/ST Act case against businessman, ruling the dispute over a failed New Year event was private, lacking intent to humiliate based on caste. Details inside.
Ujjain: Minor raped by brothers after alcohol given by elder sibling
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
20-Year Jail, Rs 52k Fine for Minor Rape in Ranchi
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.
60-Year-Old Gets 20-Year RI for Raping Minor in Keonjhar
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.
Jhansi cops booked for torturing POCSO accused in custody
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.
6 Seniors Booked for Ragging, Obscene Acts in Hamirpur School
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.
Special TADA Court quashes arrest warrants in Rubaiya Sayeed case
A Special TADA Court releases Shafat Ahmad Shangloo and quashes warrants against seven others in the 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case, calling the CBI's action a mistake. Read the full details.
Jajpur: 16-Year-Old Found Pregnant, Neighbour Accused
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.
Madras HC Backs Protestors, Quashes FIR Citing Liquor Harms
Madras High Court quashes FIR against protestors opposing a TASMAC shop, invoking wisdom from Thiruvalluvar and Gandhi on alcohol's societal ruin. Justice affirms right to peaceful protest.
Two arrested for minor's abduction, rape in Karnataka's Belagavi
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.
Man booked for sexual assault, revealing minor's identity online
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.
Girl Reports Relative After School's Good Touch-Bad Touch Session
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 HC Suspends 15-Year Sentence in Pune Rape Case
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.
Father gets 10-year RI for raping disabled daughter in Goa
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.
20-Year Rigorous Imprisonment for Minor's Assault in Goa
A Panaji fast-track court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a 17-year-old. The sentences for rape and other charges will run concurrently. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
HC quashes case against KJ George in smart meter tender
Karnataka High Court dismisses corruption case against Energy Minister KJ George in smart meter tender. Justice MI Arun cites lack of criminal intent. Read the full details.
Life term for man who raped 9-year-old in Bareilly
A Bareilly POCSO court awards life imprisonment to a 28-year-old man for raping a minor. The child's testimony and medical evidence proved crucial. Read the full details.
Retired cop booked for harassing minor in Borivali lift
Mumbai police register FIR against a 67-year-old retired inspector for sexually harassing a 9-year-old girl inside a Borivali East society lift under the POCSO Act.
Kolhapur Man Held for Kidnapping, Assaulting Minor Girl
Kolhapur police arrested a 28-year-old man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl from a wedding. The accused faces multiple charges under the POCSO Act. Read the full report.
Andhra Girl Pregnant, Accuses Foster Father of Sexual Assault
A 14-year-old girl from Dharmavaram, Andhra Pradesh, is pregnant after alleged repeated sexual assault by her foster father and his brother-in-law. Police have registered a POCSO case.
Bombay HC Overturns Life Sentence in BrahMos Espionage Case
Bombay High Court acquits ex-BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal of major espionage charges, paving way for his release. He was convicted only for possessing classified data. Read the full details.
Bombay HC quashes FIR against UK man, 6 relatives
Bombay High Court dismisses 2019 FIR against a UK citizen and six relatives, citing lack of evidence for charges of cruelty and criminal breach of trust. Details inside.
Man arrested in Mhow for stalking minor girl
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Mhow's Kanwan area for allegedly stalking and harassing a 16-year-old schoolgirl. The accused has been booked under the BNS, SC/ST Act, and POCSO Act. Read the full story.
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