Jalandhar: 13-yr-old girl murdered, ASI suspended
Shock in Jalandhar as a 13-year-old girl is murdered, sexual assault suspected. Friend's father arrested, police ASI suspended for negligent search. Full details.
Category : Search result: POCSO Act quashed
Life imprisonment for raping 4-year-old in UP
Mainpuri court sentences 24-year-old Sandeep to rigorous life imprisonment under POCSO Act for raping a four-year-old girl. Read the full details of this landmark judgment.
Allahabad HC quashes POCSO FIR, cites 'happy family'
Allahabad High Court dismisses a POCSO case from 2016, noting the accused and the woman are now a long-married couple with a child, calling it a 'happy family'. Read the full story.
Allahabad HC quashes rape case after marriage
Allahabad High Court dismisses rape proceedings after accused and victim married. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh orders case closure in Sant Kabir Nagar. Read full details.
Delhi HC denies quashing POCSO case in minor marriage
Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR against man booked under POCSO for marrying minor, emphasizing statutory mandate over consensual relationships. Justice Narula's landmark ruling.
Assam uses 1950 Act to order 5 foreigners to leave India
Assam's Sonitpur district issues first orders under 1950 Immigrants Act, directing 5 declared foreigners to leave India within 24 hours. Police confirm they are absconding.
Hisar Priest Gets 20-Year Jail for Raping Minor
Hisar court sentences priest to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl. Landmark verdict delivers justice under POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Allahabad HC Commutes Death Penalty in Minor Rape Case
The Allahabad High Court has commuted a man's death sentence to life imprisonment in a minor's rape and murder case, citing lack of premeditation and criminal history. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Bengaluru Court Summons BS Yediyurappa in POCSO Case
Special court in Bengaluru summons BS Yediyurappa and three others in POCSO case following Karnataka High Court's green signal for trial. Key developments and implications explained.
20-year Jail Term for Delhi Man Under POCSO Act
Delhi court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor. Landmark judgment under POCSO Act delivers justice. Read the full case details.
BS Yediyurappa Summoned in POCSO Case
Special court issues summons to BS Yediyurappa in POCSO case. Former Karnataka CM must appear on June 17. Case involves minor sexual assault allegations.
Easy 3-Step DPDP Act Compliance Audit for Businesses
Learn how businesses can comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act using a simple 3-step audit process before the 18-month grace period ends.
Haryana Police Crack Down on Child Marriage Practices
Bhattu Kalan police launch intensive campaign against child marriages in Fatehabad district. Authorities vow strict action under POCSO Act to protect minors.
Van Driver Arrested for Molesting 3 Minors in Juhu
A 48-year-old school van driver in Juhu has been arrested for allegedly molesting three minor girls aged 8, 9, and 11. The incident occurred near a private school on November 13. Read the full details.
MP Increases Tribal Welfare Budget by 15% to Rs 47,296 Cr
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 15% hike in tribal welfare budget to Rs 47,296 crore on Tribal Pride Day. Tendu leaf collectors get 33% pay raise, Forest Rights Act settlements cross 3 lakh claims.
Student arrested for sexually harassing 8 boys in TN hostel
A 22-year-old college student working as hostel assistant arrested under POCSO Act for sexually harassing eight schoolboys at Tamil Nadu government hostel. Full details.
Ex-BJP Leader Gets Life Sentence in Kerala POCSO Case
Former BJP panchayat president Kuniyil Padmarajan sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually abusing class 4 student. Case saw multiple probe teams and controversies before final verdict.
Ahmedabad clash over minor harassment, 3 FIRs filed
Two families in Ahmedabad clash after a youth allegedly harassed a minor girl. Three FIRs registered, including one under the POCSO Act. Police investigate the incident.
Ramgarh Headmaster Arrested Under POCSO Act
Ramgarh school headmaster arrested for allegedly molesting girl students, leading to massive student protests. Case filed under BNSS and POCSO Act. Read for full details.
Karnataka HC refuses to quash POCSO case against Yediyurappa
Karnataka High Court upholds trial court order in POCSO case against BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa. The former CM must face trial as summons stand. Read for full details.
HC: No disciplinary action after employee dismissal
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes chargesheets against dismissed employee, ruling employer cannot initiate fresh proceedings after termination. Landmark verdict protects employee rights.
20-year sentence for minor rape in Arunachal Pradesh
Special POCSO court in Pasighat convicts Bomdo Tali for raping a minor girl. Inspector Ojum Riba's investigation ensured justice. SP urges public vigilance against sexual abuse.
Karnataka HC introduces digital SOP for POCSO victims
Karnataka High Court establishes technology-driven SOP including digital portal for POCSO cases management. New system ensures victim anonymity with real-time tracking and automatic alerts for deadline breaches.
Rajasthan ends two-child rule for local elections
Rajasthan government removes two-child disqualification rule for local body elections after three decades. Minister Jabbar Singh Kharra explains why public representatives deserve equal treatment.
AR Rahman backlash for working with POCSO-accused Jani
Music legend AR Rahman faces severe criticism for collaborating with choreographer Jani, accused under POCSO Act. Social media erupts over industry double standards. Read full details.
Assam faith healer arrested in pregnant teen murder case
A 63-year-old faith healer in Assam's Jorhat arrested for murdering pregnant 18-year-old. Body found in septic tank after 4-day search. POCSO case filed against accused and accomplices.
Faith Healer Arrested in Assam Teen's Murder Case
63-year-old faith healer arrested after pregnant 18-year-old's body found in septic tank in Assam. Case registered under POCSO Act. Local pharmacist, accused's sons also detained.
Tamil Nadu's Broken Courts Traumatise Child Survivors
An investigation reveals how Tamil Nadu's POCSO courts are failing child sexual abuse survivors, forcing them to face their attackers and violating Supreme Court mandates for a safe testimony process.
Pregnant Student Found Dead in Assam Septic Tank
Body of 18-year-old pregnant college student recovered from septic tank in Jorhat. Four arrested including prime accused Jagat Singh. Police negligence investigation underway.
Bhubaneswar man arrested for molesting minor girl
Odisha Police swiftly arrest a 28-year-old man for allegedly outraging the modesty of a young girl in Bhubaneswar. The accused faces serious charges under POCSO Act.
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