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 Class 10 student was found dead in Kaushambi after a rape case under BNS and Pocso Act was filed against him. The minor girl was 4 months pregnant. Read the full investigation details.
A tragic accident near Chhapra village claimed two lives and left one injured after a bike collided with a speeding car. The driver fled the scene. Read the full details and police action.
A Class 10 student accused of rape under BNS and POCSO Act found dead in a Kaushambi field. The minor survivor was four months pregnant. Police investigation underway.
A student accused in the Dharamshala Govt college ragging case denies all charges in a video. The case involves the death of a 19-year-old classmate. Read the latest developments and statements.
Vashi police book a 43-year-old tailor under the Pocso Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in his shop. The incident occurred on December 31, 2025. Read for details.
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.
A five-year-old girl was abducted, gang-raped, and murdered in Bulandshahr. The accused, known to the family, threw her to stage an accident. Police ensured swift arrest.
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.
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.
A 16-year-old labourer from UP was killed and three others injured in a hit-and-run near Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon. Police are searching for the speeding vehicle. Read the full report.
Former IPS officer & tennis champ BNS Reddy celebrated his birthday by serving meals to 1500 blind children in Bengaluru, a heartfelt tradition he has upheld for over three decades. Discover his inspiring call to action.
Two men in Ludhiana allege a friend pressured them for an unnatural act, then assaulted them when they refused. Police register case under BNS sections. Details inside.
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.
A 38-year-old man was killed by a speeding vehicle on Dwarka Expressway in dense fog. Police have registered a case. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Pilibhit police register case against four family members for assault, breaking teeth, and molesting a minor girl after a dispute over felling a neem tree. The victim approached the court after alleged police inaction.
A 28-year-old man and his 13-year-old nephew have been booked in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a sugarcane field. The accused threatened the survivor. Details inside.
A 23-year-old man in Karur was arrested for kidnapping a 7-year-old girl with sexual intent. The incident led to a public protest and the closure of a liquor shop. Full details inside.
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.
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Bijnor for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl. He was injured in a police encounter. Read the full details of the shocking case.
A 25-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested by Panvel GRP for stalking his ex-girlfriend in a ladies' coach. The incident highlights stalking risks under BNS. Read the full details.
Two migrant workers from Bihar were killed in separate hit-and-run accidents in Gurgaon. The drivers fled the scene, leaving families devastated. Read the full report.
A criminal case registered against a Hyderabad school principal for allegedly instructing Class 10 students to assault a Class 7 boy. Police investigation underway under BNS and Juvenile Justice Act.
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues contempt notice over states' failure to build old age homes in every district as per 2007 law. Next hearing on Feb 10, 2026.
A 17-year-old girl in Nuh was allegedly gang-raped by three men from her village who threatened to leak videos. An FIR has been filed under POCSO and BNS. Read the shocking details.
Two men arrested in Bhubaneswar for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl. Case registered under BNS, Pocso Act. Political blame game erupts over women's safety. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad court refuses bail to Bangladeshi national caught with fake Indian passport at airport. Details on the case, arguments, and judge's ruling inside.
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.
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.