Madras High Court ruled a solitary sexual assault on a minor justifies detention under the Goondas Act, dismissing a plea against a man held in a Thanjavur POCSO case. Read the full legal analysis.
A special POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district sentences a man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl. The court also imposes a fine of Rs 50,000. Read the full details of the verdict.
Ghaziabad police arrest a 22-year-old man for allegedly abducting and repeatedly raping a minor girl over two years. The accused, known to the victim's family, was apprehended from Hapur.
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.
A Lucknow father files a police case after his 15-year-old daughter goes missing. The accused, Aakash Katiyar, allegedly lured the girl and threatened the family with dire consequences. Govind Nagar police are investigating.
A 15-year-old girl from Lucknow's Dabauli West went missing on Dec 29. Her father has filed a police case, alleging a youth lured her away and threatened the family. Police search is ongoing.
Ramanagara police arrest a 38-year-old YouTuber from Tumakuru for allegedly forcing a 17-year-old girl into his car on New Year's Day. Conflicting versions emerge from the girl and the accused. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Banda allegedly killed her 45-year-old neighbour in self-defence after he tried to sexually assault her. Police confirm evidence points to self-defence.
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Najibabad, Bijnor, after allegedly holding a 16-year-old girl at knifepoint inside a clothing store and demanding Rs 1 lakh and a motorcycle. Police overpowered him.
A 24-year-old masked man held a minor girl hostage at a clothing shop in Najibabad, Bijnor. Police swiftly arrested the intoxicated assailant and rescued the girl. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
A committee investigates alleged brutal assault & caste abuse of minors by Nagpur police. Statements recorded, serious lapses found. Read the latest developments.
A minor girl delivered a baby in a toilet at Sirsa Civil Hospital and abandoned the newborn. Both are now safe. Police have registered a POCSO case against a relative. Read the full investigation details.
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.
An Air India Express pilot was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly assaulting a colleague at Delhi's IGI Airport. The incident occurred on December 29, 2025.
A 17-year-old girl from Kharghar, allegedly abducted and coerced into eloping, has been rescued after six days. The accused, Ajay Kumar Janzorad (29), has been arrested and charged under the POCSO Act. Read the full story.
A 16-year-old girl and her 25-year-old alleged boyfriend died in Guna after consuming poison, sparking a police probe into the minor's access to the substance. Details inside.
A 52-year-old man was arrested in North Delhi's Burari for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The incident occurred on Friday when the accused, her landlord, entered her home. Read the full details.
A 28-year-old man and his 13-year-old nephew have been booked in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a sugarcane field. The accused threatened the survivor. Details inside.
A 15-year-old student in Rourkela has been sent to a correctional home for allegedly raping a 14-year-old classmate, who became pregnant. The girl attempted to terminate the pregnancy with pills. Read the full details.
Two migrant harvester operators from Uttarakhand arrested for alleged gang rape of an 11-year-old girl in Rohtas. Police promise fast-track action as village demands justice.
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.
St. Anne's Convent School in Chandigarh held a special assembly on National Girl Child Day, featuring speeches and a pledge to empower girls. Read about the inspiring event.
A 17-year-old girl in Barwani, exploited by a 27-year-old man, abandoned her newborn in a field. Police traced the mother and arrested the accused from Maharashtra. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Violent protests erupted in Ujjain's Mahidpur Road after a 30-year-old auto driver was accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl. The accused, Zuber Mansuri, has been arrested under POCSO and BNS. Read the full details.
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli sentenced a 49-year-old man to death for repeatedly raping his 14-year-old daughter. The court also ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the shocking details of the case.
A 14-year-old student vanished from her Chandkheda home in Ahmedabad on Dec 23. Police have registered a kidnapping case. Read the full details and description here.
Bhojpur police have arrested the accused in the horrific rape and murder of a 6-year-old girl from Ara. The incident occurred on December 16. Read the full details of the case and police action.
A series of sexual assaults on minors in Belagavi taluk, coupled with allegations of police inaction under political pressure, triggers a major controversy. High Court and Child Rights Commission intervene.
A private school teacher in Varanasi's Mirzamurad area is accused of attempting to molest a 14-year-old girl. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused. Read the full details.