20-Year Jail for Brothers in Gujarat Minor Rape Case
A Mehsana POCSO court sentences two brothers to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl and abetment. The victim awarded Rs 50,000 compensation. Read the full details.
Category : Search result: custodial sexual assault
K'taka Govt Seeks Custodial Interrogation of BJP MLA
Karnataka Govt tells HC custodial interrogation of BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is 'necessary' in Bikla Shiva murder case. Next hearing set for Jan 12. Read the latest developments.
Delhi HC Upholds POCSO Conviction in Minor's Assault Case
Delhi High Court upholds 7-year sentence for man who made a 3-year-old touch him. Court clarifies act amounts to aggravated sexual assault under POCSO. Read the full ruling.
Goa Rights Body Orders Probe into Worker's Custodial Death
The Goa State Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of Debanand Sana, a 36-year-old worker from West Bengal, and demanded a report by March 10. Read the full story.
Delhi HC Defines Touching Child's Parts as Aggravated Assault
Delhi High Court rules that making a child touch private parts constitutes aggravated sexual assault under POCSO. A tenant was convicted and sentenced to 7 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full legal analysis.
Madurai Court Denies Bail in Custodial Death Case
Madurai court dismisses bail for two policemen accused in the 2025 custodial death of temple guard B Ajith Kumar. Judge cites gravity of offence, witness intimidation risk. Read details.
Teen Girl Sexually Harassed by Minors in Hubballi
A 15-year-old girl was sexually harassed by three minors in Hubballi. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act. Details on the incident and legal action.
Morbi: Worker Arrested for Assault on 2-Year-Old Boy
A 38-year-old factory worker in Morbi's Tankara town arrested for allegedly sodomizing a 2-year-old. The child rescued by neighbours, suffered severe injuries. Police face challenges in identification due to victim's age.
Bhopal: 4 Accused of Assaulting, Sexually Humiliating Labourer
Kolar police register case against 4 unidentified men for assaulting and sexually humiliating a 48-year-old labourer from Mandideep. The accused allegedly threatened to kill him if he approached police.
Cop, 6 Civilians Booked for Custodial Torture in Kanpur
A 25-year-old theft suspect in Kanpur alleges brutal custodial torture, including being forced to drink urine. An FIR names a police outpost in-charge and six others. Read the shocking details.
Kozhikode: 4 held for sexual assault of 16-year-old girl
Kozhikode City Police arrests two more accused in the sexual assault case of a 16-year-old. The minor was allegedly drugged and assaulted in a city flat. Read the full details of the police investigation.
NHRC Notice to Dehradun DM, SSP in Tripura Student Death
The NHRC has issued notices to Dehradun's DM and SSP following the alleged custodial death of a Tripura student. Get the full details on the investigation and demands for justice.
Kerala priest arrested in Canada for sexual assault
Father James Cherickal, a Syro-Malabar priest from Kerala, arrested in Canada on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor. The Archdiocese of Toronto has removed him from ministry.
SIT Formed to Probe Gangster Vinay Tyagi's Custodial Killing
Haridwar police form SIT after gangster Vinay Tyagi is shot dead while in custody. Family demands CBI probe, alleges conspiracy over black money secrets. Key details inside.
Electrician dies in Lucknow jail, family alleges police torture
Mithun Kumar, arrested on theft charges, died under suspicious circumstances in Lucknow jail. His family alleges severe police brutality and medical negligence. Read the full report.
Mumbai Doctor Held for Sexually Assaulting Minor Patient
Malwani police arrest a doctor for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old patient under the POCSO Act. The incident occurred two days ago at his clinic. Read the full report.
Unnao Rape Survivor's Justice Battle After Sengar Sentence Suspension
Delhi HC suspends ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The survivor's arduous fight exposes a system weaponized by power. Read her story.
HC Orders FIR Against Cops for Custodial Torture in Virudhunagar
Madras High Court mandates FIR and legal action against two Tamil Nadu policemen for alleged custodial torture of a passport applicant in 2020. Justice rejects claim that departmental action is sufficient.
Madras HC Orders FIR in 2020 Virudhunagar Custodial Torture Case
Madras High Court directs FIR against two policemen for alleged 2020 custodial torture of a job seeker in Virudhunagar. The court acted despite departmental action already taken. Read the full story.
Agra farmer alleges brutal custodial torture, SHRC registers case
Uttar Pradesh's SHRC registers case against Agra police for alleged custodial torture of a farmer, who suffered fractures. Suspensions ordered, probe underway. Read the full report.
Two men arrested for assault on minor in Delhi's Samaypur Badli
Delhi Police arrest two men for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Samaypur Badli. The incident occurred on December 20. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Mo'Nique Defends Shannon Sharpe in Model Assault Case
Comedian Mo'Nique publicly supports friend Shannon Sharpe after his sexual assault case settlement. Get the latest on the NFL legend's legal scandal and the controversial response.
MP HC: Police 'Marpeet' Not Official Duty, Case Stands
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to quash criminal case against police officer, ruling custodial violence like 'marpeet' is wholly illegal and outside official duty. Details inside.
Unnao survivor moves SC against Sengar's term suspension
The Unnao rape survivor will appeal to the Supreme Court against the suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's jail term, calling it 'no less than death'. Sengar remains imprisoned in a separate case.
HC Suspends IPS Officer's Life Sentence in Custodial Death Case
Punjab and Haryana High Court suspends life sentence of IPS officer Zahur Haider Zaidi in the 2017 Kotkhai custodial death case, grants bail citing prima facie doubts. Read the full details.
Russell Brand Hit With New Rape, Assault Charges
British prosecutors file new rape & sexual assault charges against comedian Russell Brand, involving two more women. Trial scheduled for June 2025. Read the latest details.
SHRC Orders ₹1 Lakh Compensation for Police Rights Abuse
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission orders ₹1 lakh compensation for a farmer and nephew after police sub-inspector's rights violation in a land dispute. Read the full story.
Andhra Deputy Speaker vs IPS Officer: Legal Feud Escalates
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Speaker K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju demands action against suspended IPS officer P V Sunil Kumar over a social media clash. The bitter rivalry stems from a 2021 sedition case and custodial torture allegations. Read the full details.
Agra cops suspended for torturing farmer in murder probe
Agra police suspended for brutally torturing a farmer, breaking his legs during interrogation in a murder case. NHRC complaint filed. Read the shocking details.
HC suspends ex-IPS officer's life sentence in custodial death
Himachal Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence of former IPS officer Zaidi, questions CBI's conspiracy theory in a 2009 custodial death case. Bail granted.
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