24 Repeat Child Sex Offenders Held in Telangana
Telangana Police's Operation 'POCSO Repeat Offenders' leads to the arrest of 24 individuals with prior convictions for child sexual abuse. Learn about the crackdown and its impact on child safety.
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HC Sets Aside Life Term Over Defective Examination of Accused
Uttarakhand High Court quashes life sentence in a 2013 wife murder case, citing serious lapses in the accused's examination under CrPC Section 313. The case is remanded for a fresh trial. Read the full details.
20-Year Jail for Bulandshahr Rape, Father Also Convicted
A Bulandshahr court sentenced a 25-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl. His father received 3 years for aiding the crime. Read the full details.
Belagavi Court's Tough Pocso Rulings Deter Crimes Against Minors
Belagavi's Fast Track Court delivers 73 verdicts in 2 years, including death sentences & 35-year jail terms for child rapists. Judge Pushpalatha leads a zero-tolerance approach. Read more.
High Court Commutes Death Penalty After 19 Years
Punjab and Haryana High Court commutes death penalty to life imprisonment for two convicts due to illegal solitary confinement and state delays. Read the full legal analysis.
Death Sentence for Man Who Raped, Mutilated 5-Year-Old
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
Death penalty for man who raped, killed 6-year-old in Bargarh
A Bargarh court sentences a 21-year-old man to death for the 2024 rape and murder of a six-year-old girl. The swift trial under BNS and POCSO Act sets a legal precedent. Read the full details.
HC commutes death penalty in 2005 Hoshiarpur murder case
Punjab & Haryana High Court commutes death sentence of two convicts in 2005 Abhi Verma kidnapping and murder case to life imprisonment, citing inordinate delay in mercy plea decision. Read the full details.
Thane Man Gets 20 Years for Assault Under POCSO Act
Thane court sentences 'Samosawala Uncle' to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old. Landmark POCSO verdict sends strong message. Read the full details.
Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Life Sentence in 9-Year-Old's Rape Case
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses convict's appeal, affirming life sentence for 2018 rape of a minor. Bench rules child survivor's testimony is sufficient for conviction, calling corroboration demands 'insult to injury'. Read the details.
Meghalaya HC Grants Bail in Consensual POCSO Case
Meghalaya High Court grants bail to a 24-year-old in a POCSO case, noting a consensual romantic relationship. Justice Diengdoh cites Supreme Court's stance that punishing adolescent boys was never the Act's objective. Read the full details.
Death for father who raped, impregnated 14-year-old daughter
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
20-Year Sentence for Man Who Raped 5-Year-Old in Ghaziabad
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.
UP Has Highest Backlog of Pocso Cases in India
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.
HC issues show cause notice to POCSO judge, prosecutor
MP High Court issues show cause notice to a POCSO judge and prosecutor for ignoring a medical report proving the survivor was an adult, leading to a man's wrongful 3-year imprisonment.
Ghaziabad man gets 4 years jail in 12-year-old POCSO case
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.
UK's Hottest Year 2025; Yemen Strikes, Pakistan Court Verdict
Met Office confirms 2025 as UK's hottest & sunniest year. Also, Yemen airstrikes kill 20, Pakistan court sentences 7 to life, and Chhattisgarh HC grants bail. Stay updated.
20-Year Jail for Man Who Impregnated 17-Year-Old in Gujarat
A Mehsana POCSO court sentenced Kanji Thakor to 20 years in jail and a Rs 30,000 fine for impregnating a minor. The court also ordered Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the victim. Read the full details.
MP HC: Minor's consent immaterial, upholds 20-yr POCSO sentence
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to suspend 20-year sentence in POCSO case, stating marriage and child during bail are immaterial. Consent of a minor is not valid in law. Read the full judgement details.
Bawaria gang appeals life term in ex-MLA Sudarsanam murder
Three Bawaria gang members challenge life sentence in Madras High Court for 2005 murder of ex-AIADMK MLA K Sudarsanam. Get the latest updates on the case.
Life term for man raising Pak terror module in Assam
A special NIA court in Assam sentences a man to life imprisonment for establishing a terror module linked to a Pakistan-based outfit. Read the full details of the case and verdict.
SC Stays Bail for Unnao Rapist Kuldeep Sengar
The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi HC order granting bail to Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao rape case. The survivor expressed satisfaction, vowing to continue her fight for justice. Read the full story.
Death Sentence for 2011 Hyderabad Murder After 14 Years
A Hyderabad court sentences Karan Singh to death for killing a woman who rejected his advances in 2011. The 24-day manhunt and trial concluded after 14 years. Read the full details.
SC Stays Bail for Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Case
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar, convicted in Unnao minor rape case. Key legal questions on public servant status under POCSO raised. Read the full story.
SC Stays Kuldeep Sengar's Release, Daughter Seeks Justice
Daughter of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar writes open letter after Supreme Court stays his release. Read the latest developments in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
SC Stays Bail for Unnao Rapist Kuldeep Sengar
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC's bail to Kuldeep Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The survivor pledges to fight until he is hanged. Read the latest developments.
SC Stays HC Order Suspending Sengar's Life Sentence
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case. CBI challenged HC's view that MLA is not a 'public servant' under POCSO. Read the full legal battle details.
SC Stays Release of Unnao Rape Convict Kuldeep Sengar
Supreme Court stays Delhi HC order suspending life sentence of ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case. Daughter Ishita pens emotional open letter.
Unnao Rape Survivor Reacts as SC Stays Sengar's Bail
Unnao rape survivor vows to secure death penalty for Kuldeep Sengar after Supreme Court stays Delhi HC bail order. Read her powerful statement and the latest legal update.
SC Stays HC Order Suspending Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence
Supreme Court halts Delhi HC order that suspended life sentence of ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case. Victim's family gets interim relief. Details inside.
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