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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.

SC rejects bail plea of ISIS ideology accused

Supreme Court declines bail for man accused of promoting ISIS ideology, sending strong message a day after Delhi blast. Read the full details and legal implications.

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.

HC Seeks Magistrate's Comments on Kinship With Accused

In a dramatic courtroom development, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought clarification from a Magistrate regarding alleged family ties with an accused in a bail matter, raising serious questions about judicial impartiality.

POCSO accused fractures hip in Erode court escape attempt

In a shocking incident at Erode court complex, a man accused under the POCSO Act sustained serious injuries after jumping from the building while attempting to flee police custody. The dramatic escape bid ended with the accused hospitalized with a hip fra

Drishyam-Style Murder: Body Under Kitchen Floor

In a chilling real-life crime reminiscent of the Bollywood thriller Drishyam, Ahmedabad police unearth a man's body buried beneath his kitchen floor. His wife and her lover are the prime accused in this shocking murder case that remained undetected for ne

19-yr-old arrested for raping minor in Sundargarh

Odisha police swiftly apprehend a 19-year-old youth for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 17-year-old girl in Sundargarh district. The accused, known to the victim, faces serious charges under POCSO Act.

Delhi: 3 juveniles held for minor girl's sexual assault

In a disturbing incident from Delhi, three juveniles have been taken into custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The accused, all known to the victim, were apprehended following a police complaint.

Bengaluru shop owner murdered in Anekal home invasion

In a shocking incident that has rattled Anekal, a 45-year-old provision store owner was hacked to death by unidentified assailants who broke into his home. The brutal attack occurred late Tuesday night while the victim's family was present.

Coimbatore Assault Accused Shot in Escape Bid

Two men accused of sexually assaulting a school student in Coimbatore were shot in the legs by Tamil Nadu police during a dramatic escape attempt. The suspects are now hospitalized under police guard.

20-year jail for Saharanpur man who raped minor

In a shocking case from Saharanpur, a 20-year-old man receives 20 years imprisonment for kidnapping, raping a minor, and coercing her to file false cases against others. The court delivers justice after a harrowing 4-year legal battle.

20-yr RI for elderly man raping minor girl in Odisha

A special court in Odisha's Balasore district delivers strong verdict, sentencing 65-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for brutal rape of minor girl. Landmark judgment highlights zero tolerance for child sexual abuse.

SC Quashes POCSO Case, Cites Practical Realities

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has quashed a POCSO case against a convict who married the victim, emphasizing that criminal law cannot be divorced from practical realities of Indian society.

Life term for rapist of 4-year-old in Odisha

In a landmark judgment, an Odisha court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the brutal rape of a 4-year-old girl. The Special POCSO Court in Angul delivered swift justice in this shocking case that has shaken the community.

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