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Kanpur: 6-Year Jail Term for Man Under POCSO Act
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
189 Yadgir Girls in Child Marriage, Lose Govt Benefits
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Man, relatives held for raping minor in Nuh
A 35-year-old man and his relatives arrested for abducting and gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in Nuh. The accused, a father of four, is the victim's brother-in-law. Police investigation ongoing.
10-Year Jail for Attempted Rape of Minor in Trichy
Trichy mahila court convicts a 34-year-old man for the 2021 attempted rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl. He gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the case.
Parliament Passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Himachal HC Grants Bail in Minor Marriage POCSO Case
Himachal Pradesh High Court grants bail to a man married to a minor, stating the case exposes a 'harsh social reality' and falls outside the spirit of the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Punjab's 83.87% NDPS Conviction Rate: Key Data
Punjab records 83.87% conviction rate in NDPS cases from 2022-2025, with 21,625 convictions. Discover the district-wise performance and new tech-driven enforcement mechanisms.
Class 12 Girl Kidnapped, Raped in Barmer; Pocso Case Filed
A 17-year-old student was abducted and raped in Gudamalani, Barmer. Police have filed a case under the Pocso Act and are searching for two accused. Read the latest updates on the investigation.
Nagpur: Repeat drunk driver jailed under Operation U Turn
Nagpur police secure rare conviction, jailing a repeat drunk driving offender for 14 days. The court's stern verdict highlights zero tolerance for road safety violations. Read more.
Life term for father who raped minor daughter in Jharsuguda
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
Folk Singer Music Mailari Booked Under Pocso Act
Bagalkot police register FIR against popular YouTube folk singer Music Mailari for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Case transferred from Chikkodi. Details inside.
30-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted 8-Year-Old in Chandigarh
A Chandigarh court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for the 2023 kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. The judge condemned his 'wicked and evil mind' and ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation for the victim.
Gujarat HC commutes death penalty to life term in minor rape case
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
Rajkot Minor Rape: Chargesheet Aims for Year-End, 3 FIRs Filed
Gujarat Police target filing chargesheet in Rajkot minor rape case by Dec 31. Three FIRs registered, including against a politician for revealing victim's identity. Latest updates.
Thane Court Grants Bail in Mother-Uncle POCSO Case
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
Bhopal man booked for stalking, molesting minor girl
A 28-year-old man in Bhopal has been booked for stalking and molesting a 13-year-old neighbour. The girl reported the prolonged harassment to her parents and police. Read the full story.
5-year-old girl raped in Sidhi, accused arrested under POCSO
A 30-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl in Sidhi's Rampur Naikin. The accused, known from a past incident, lured the child with snacks. Police acted swiftly.
Karur: Man Held for Alleged Sexual Assault of 3 Girls
A 43-year-old rice noodles vendor was arrested in Karur for allegedly sexually assaulting three minor girls. The case was registered under the POCSO Act. Read for details.
Ludhiana man booked for sodomising 8-year-old boy
Ludhiana police file FIR under POCSO Act after a 21-year-old allegedly sodomised an 8-year-old boy, luring him with kites. The accused threatened the victim to stay silent.
20-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted Minor, Caused Pregnancy
A Thane court sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, leading to pregnancy. The judge termed the crime 'heinous'. Read the full details.
26 Child Porn Videos Found on Instagram, Man Booked
Delhi Police book a man after 26 child sexual abuse videos found uploaded to his Instagram account. Case filed under POCSO and IT Act. Read the shocking details.
Bihar LJP Leader Arrested for Rape of Minor in Rohtas
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Kamlesh Rai arrested in Bihar's Rohtas district for abduction and rape of a minor. Medical examination confirms the crime. Details inside.
Ujjain: Minor raped by brothers after alcohol given by elder sibling
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
Gujarat HC Seeks CID Probe Into Teen Worker's Mysterious Death
Gujarat High Court hears plea for CID probe into the mysterious death of a 17-year-old migrant labourer in Unjha. Father alleges gangrape, police inaction. Next hearing on Monday.
Two arrested for blackmailing teen with obscene video in Mandsaur
Two youths arrested in Shamgarh, Mandsaur, for forcing a 16-year-old to record an obscene video at knifepoint and blackmailing her family for Rs 5 lakh. Protests erupted after the video was circulated.
Chennai Man Arrested for Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl Lured on Instagram
A 27-year-old sound engineer in Chennai's Virugambakkam was arrested for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he befriended on Instagram. The arrest followed a neighbour's alert. Read the full details.
Chennai: Fugitive in 2019 Minor Gang Rape Case Arrested
A man absconding for five years in a 2019 Mogappair minor gang rape case was arrested in Chromepet. The accused had been evading trial since 2020.
Youth arrested for assaulting schoolgirl in Thiruvananthapuram
Kazhakkoottam police arrest a 20-year-old for sexually assaulting a minor after offering a bike ride. Incident sparks calls for increased safety near schools. Learn more about the case and safety measures.
20-Year Jail, Rs 52k Fine for Minor Rape in Ranchi
A Ranchi POCSO court sentences Nawal Kishore Singh Munda to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
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