Delhi HC Upholds POCSO Conviction in Minor's Assault Case
Delhi High Court upholds 7-year sentence for man who made a 3-year-old touch him. Court clarifies act amounts to aggravated sexual assault under POCSO. Read the full ruling.
Delhi High Court upholds 7-year sentence for man who made a 3-year-old touch him. Court clarifies act amounts to aggravated sexual assault under POCSO. Read the full ruling.
Delhi High Court rules that making a child touch private parts constitutes aggravated sexual assault under POCSO. A tenant was convicted and sentenced to 7 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full legal analysis.
A notorious criminal carrying a ₹1 lakh reward was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district. The shootout occurred during a vehicle check operation.
A special POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district sentences a man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl. The court also imposes a fine of Rs 50,000. Read the full details of the verdict.
A 15-year-old girl was sexually harassed by three minors in Hubballi. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act. Details on the incident and legal action.
UP Congress President Ajay Rai writes to CM Yogi Adityanath, urging the state to stop the auction of Rifle Club ground in Banda, a vital playground for youth development and public interest.
A 38-year-old factory worker in Morbi's Tankara town arrested for allegedly sodomizing a 2-year-old. The child rescued by neighbours, suffered severe injuries. Police face challenges in identification due to victim's age.
Kolar police register case against 4 unidentified men for assaulting and sexually humiliating a 48-year-old labourer from Mandideep. The accused allegedly threatened to kill him if he approached police.
Banda police register FIR against 7, including an outpost incharge, for allegedly torturing a youth, breaking his fingers, and forcing him to drink urine. Court orders action after victim's complaint.
A 25-year-old theft suspect in Kanpur alleges brutal custodial torture, including being forced to drink urine. An FIR names a police outpost in-charge and six others. Read the shocking details.
An 18-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Banda allegedly killed her 45-year-old neighbour in self-defence after he tried to sexually assault her. Police confirm evidence points to self-defence.
An 18-year-old woman in Banda's Baberu allegedly killed her 50-year-old neighbour with an axe and stick after he attempted to rape her. She surrendered at the police station with the weapon. Police investigation ongoing.
Kozhikode City Police arrests two more accused in the sexual assault case of a 16-year-old. The minor was allegedly drugged and assaulted in a city flat. Read the full details of the police investigation.
Sandeep Mishra, who escaped in 2012 by throwing chilli powder at cops, was arrested in Banda after police tracked him via his son's wedding. He was living as Pappu Tiwari in Pune. Read the full story.
Sandeep Mishra, a history-sheeter who escaped police custody in 2012, was finally arrested in Banda. Police tracked him down after intercepting a call about his son's wedding. Read the full story of the dramatic capture.
Father James Cherickal, a Syro-Malabar priest from Kerala, arrested in Canada on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor. The Archdiocese of Toronto has removed him from ministry.
After a dramatic encounter near Banda, police arrested Sandeep, a fugitive carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward. He had been on the run since 2012 after attacking cops. Read the full story.
Malwani police arrest a doctor for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old patient under the POCSO Act. The incident occurred two days ago at his clinic. Read the full report.
Delhi Police arrest two men for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Samaypur Badli. The incident occurred on December 20. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Comedian Mo'Nique publicly supports friend Shannon Sharpe after his sexual assault case settlement. Get the latest on the NFL legend's legal scandal and the controversial response.
Vir Das starrer 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' releases new song 'Banda Tere Liye', featuring a fun role reversal. Fans praise Vir Das's dancing. Film releases Jan 16, 2026. Read more!
British prosecutors file new rape & sexual assault charges against comedian Russell Brand, involving two more women. Trial scheduled for June 2025. Read the latest details.
A deaf and mute woman in Mumbai courageously reports serial sexual assault and blackmail after 16 years, prompted by another victim's suicide attempt. Read her harrowing story.
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.
Two youths died and one was injured after a truck ran over them following a head-on bike collision near Dohatara village in Banda. None were wearing helmets. Read the full report.
Eight people, including a woman and child, died in separate road accidents across Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Sultanpur, Banda, and another location. Details of the tragic incidents inside.
Pali police register sexual assault case after a Class 9 girl was allegedly assaulted by a senior. The accused also threatened her and shared content online. Investigation is ongoing.
A 26-year-old science teacher in Florida was arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor student. The abuse, facilitated via a shared Google Doc, occurred at school and his apartment. Read the shocking details.
Four minors apprehended for sexually assaulting a fellow student at a Delhi government school for over two months. The crime came to light after videos of the assault were shared. Read the full report.
Two youths arrested in Sambalpur for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl and attempting to assault her 17-year-old sister. Police confirm swift action. Read the full report.