Pune: 5-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted 9-Year-Old Girl
A Pune court convicts a 37-year-old man under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old neighbour. Read the full details of the case and the court's judgment.
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Ex-Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Arrested for Sexual Assault
Former Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was taken into custody by Kerala Police in a sexual assault case. Get the latest details on the arrest and charges.
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta Takes Oath as Uttarakhand HC CJ
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) administered the oath in Dehradun. Read about the ceremony and his legal journey.
Delhi HC: Child's vocabulary limit no ground to dismiss POCSO case
Delhi High Court upholds 7-year POCSO sentence, ruling a child survivor's limited vocabulary doesn't invalidate testimony. Justice laments normalization of abuse in society.
Two minors held for assaulting boy in Pilibhit
Two minor boys, aged 11 and 15, have been taken into custody in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old. The case is registered under BNS and POCSO. Read the full details.
Man held for kidnapping, assaulting 15-year-old boy in Mapusa
A Mapusa court remanded a 34-year-old man to five days police custody for allegedly kidnapping & sexually assaulting a 15-year-old. Read the full details of the case.
Two minors sent to juvenile home for assault in Pilibhit
Two minor boys, aged 11 and 15, have been sent to a juvenile shelter for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy in Pilibhit. The 11-year-old accused is the survivor's cousin. Read the full report.
Justice Dere's Farewell Message: Be Champions of Justice
In her farewell at Bombay HC, Justice Revati Mohite Dere, elevated as Meghalaya CJ, urged lawyers to speak up for the oppressed, champion causes & uphold the Constitution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agra: Minor Accused of Assaulting 4-Year-Old Girl
A 14-year-old boy in Agra has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old neighbour. The accused was traced and sent to a juvenile home. Read the full details.
Retd Justice Thakur to Head Himachal Juvenile Justice Panel
The Himachal Pradesh government appoints Justice Surinder Singh Thakur (retd) as chairperson of the state selection committee for juvenile justice bodies for a three-year term.
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.
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.
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.
Deaf-mute woman exposes 16-year sexual abuse in Mumbai
A deaf and mute woman in Mumbai courageously reports serial sexual assault and blackmail after 16 years, prompted by another victim's suicide attempt. Read her harrowing story.
Principal, teacher convicted for assaulting specially-abled girls
A Mumbai POCSO court convicts a school principal and teacher for sexually assaulting hearing & speech-impaired girls. Judge calls it a 'trauma for life'. Details on the verdict and victim compensation inside.
Mumbai: Deaf-mute woman gets justice 16 years after assault
A deaf and mute woman in Mumbai, assaulted as a minor in 2009, filed a police complaint with her husband's support. The accused, arrested, had inappropriate videos of women. Read the full story.
SC acquits man after 13 years, slams Gujarat police probe
Supreme Court acquits a man wrongly jailed for 13 years in a Godhra sexual assault case, calling the police investigation 'hopelessly botched' and a 'miscarriage of justice'.
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.
Pali: Class 11 student booked for assaulting minor schoolmate
Pali police register sexual assault case after a Class 9 girl was allegedly assaulted by a senior. The accused also threatened her and shared content online. Investigation is ongoing.
US teacher held for sexual acts with minor student
A 26-year-old science teacher in Florida was arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor student. The abuse, facilitated via a shared Google Doc, occurred at school and his apartment. Read the shocking details.
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