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.
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Delhi HC Defines Touching Child's Parts as Aggravated Assault
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.
Wanted Criminal Killed in UP Police Encounter
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.
Man gets 25-year rigorous imprisonment for raping girl in UP
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.
Teen Girl Sexually Harassed by Minors in Hubballi
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.
Congress Demands Halt to Banda Playground Auction
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.
Morbi: Worker Arrested for Assault on 2-Year-Old Boy
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.
Bhopal: 4 Accused of Assaulting, Sexually Humiliating Labourer
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 Accused of Torture, Urine Assault on Youth
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.
Cop, 6 Civilians Booked for Custodial Torture in Kanpur
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.
UP teen kills neighbour in self-defence during assault
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.
Banda woman kills neighbour in self-defence during rape attempt
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: 4 held for sexual assault of 16-year-old girl
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.
Fugitive caught after 11 years, used fake identity in Pune
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.
Fugitive caught after 13 years via wedding call intercept
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.
Kerala priest arrested in Canada for sexual assault
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.
Criminal on Rs 1 Lakh Reward Arrested After 13 Years
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.
Mumbai Doctor Held for Sexually Assaulting Minor Patient
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.
Two men arrested for assault on minor in Delhi's Samaypur Badli
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.
Mo'Nique Defends Shannon Sharpe in Model Assault Case
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's 'Banda Tere Liye' Song Launched for 2026 Film
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!
Russell Brand Hit With New Rape, Assault Charges
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.
Deaf-mute woman exposes 16-year sexual abuse in Mumbai
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.
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.
Two dead in Banda bike collision, truck runs over victims
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.
8 Dead in Separate Road Accidents Across Uttar Pradesh
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: Class 11 student booked for assaulting minor schoolmate
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.
US teacher held for sexual acts with minor student
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.
4 Minors Held for Sexual Assault on Delhi Schoolmate
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.
Sambalpur: Two held for rape of minor, assault attempt on sister
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.
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