A 50-year-old man was arrested in Mhow's Kanwan area for allegedly stalking and harassing a 16-year-old schoolgirl. The accused has been booked under the BNS, SC/ST Act, and POCSO Act. Read the full story.
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by her friend's father and two others after being held captive for 12 days in Hapur. Police have registered an FIR under multiple sections including gangrape and Pocso Act.
A Naroda constable posed as a BLO to track down a kidnapping accused after 2 years. The innovative approach led to arrest in Mehsana. Read how police cracked the Pocso case.
Patna police achieved major crime control success with 668 convictions across 428 cases in October. Swift justice delivered in murder, Pocso, NDPS and Arms Act cases. Read how coordinated efforts are making Patna safer.
A 70-year-old Aligarh farmer sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping an 11-year-old girl. The court imposed a fine, with half designated as victim compensation. Read the full details.
Shocking child marriage case in Belagavi's Hukkeri taluk where a 16-year-old girl was married and impregnated. FIR filed under POCSO Act. Learn about the ongoing rescue efforts.
India plans to amend its Arbitration Act to include emergency arbitration and digital proceedings, aiming for faster commercial dispute resolution and to become a global arbitration hub.
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
A 31-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Kendrapada. The accused threatened the victim with death. Medical examination confirms sexual assault.
Fast track court in Kolasib sentences 67-year-old to 10 years imprisonment under POCSO Act for sexually abusing 8-year-old girl. Case highlights justice for child sexual abuse victims.
A 15-year-old government school student in Karnataka's Koppal district gave birth, raising serious child safety concerns. Police arrested a man under POCSO Act as questions mount over hostel staff negligence.
Special POCSO Court sentences 30-year-old daily wager to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student in Aligarh. Read the full details of the case.
Central Railway tracks down Instagram influencer Saritatai Lingayat for cooking instant noodles in electric kettle aboard express train. Legal action initiated under Railways Act.
Congress stages rallies in Tharad and Patan, demanding immediate NDPS Act raids against drug peddlers and action near schools. Party stands with MLA Jignesh Mevani.
Karnataka government expands Akka Pade initiative, deploying women police officers to educate students about child marriage, POCSO Act, and cyber safety. Learn how this program transforms community policing.
Karnataka High Court rules IPC Section 498A applies to live-in relationships. Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismisses Shivamogga doctor's petition. Key legal precedent set.
Coimbatore records dramatic 60% crime reduction as police use Section 51A to extern 155 anti-social elements. Learn how this preventive measure transformed city safety.
Goa police arrested 19-year-old Gauresh Gaonkar for allegedly raping a minor girl in Bicholim and threatening to share assault video on social media. Read the shocking details.
A 23-year-old pregnant mother in Chennai receives 5-year sentence under POCSO Act for failing to protect her 4-year-old daughter from sexual assault by boyfriend. The child now resides in prison with her.
Karnataka High Court overturns prohibitory orders against Adrushya Kadeshwara Swamiji, citing mala fide intentions by state authorities. Read the full legal analysis.
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Supreme Court warns against misuse of rape laws in consensual relationships. Breakups cannot be treated as rape, says bench. Read crucial legal guidelines.
Zirakpur police detained six young men after emergency call about suspicious activity. All six booked under Section 172(2) of BNS. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Police investigate alleged Maoist connections in India Gate air pollution protest. 22 arrested, Section 197 BNS invoked for national integration offenses carrying 3-year jail terms.
Delhi Police invokes Section 197 against India Gate protesters after pepper spray attack on personnel. 22 individuals now in judicial custody as case tests protest boundaries.
Calcutta High Court acquits a man sentenced under the Pocso Act, citing material inconsistencies in witness testimony. Justice Ghosh sets aside the trial court's 3-year imprisonment order.
Indapur sessions court denies bail to school clerk accused of attempted rape and murder of 14-year-old student. Judge cites strong evidence and violent nature of crime. Read the full details.
Andhra Pradesh Veterinary Council chairman asserts the Para-Veterinary Act must operate under the 1984 central law, not as parallel authority. Key officials review implementation concerns.
BS Yediyurappa challenges Karnataka HC order allowing Pocso trial. SC plea filed against summons for December 2 appearance. Case involves sexual assault charges from 2024.
Delhi Police initiates historic trial in absentia under BNSS Section 356 against absconding murder accused Jitender Mehto. Case cracked through Instagram tracking. Read the full investigation details.