POCSO Act

Union Cabinet Approves 3 Yrs Extension for Special Fast-Track Courts Scheme: Reports

The Union Cabinet is reported to have approved a three-year extension for the ongoing special fast-track courts dedicated to expediting…

10 months ago

Ballia Court Sentences Man to 20 Years of RI for Raping Minor

Ballia Court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the abduction and rape…

11 months ago

“Simple Touch Not Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act”: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has recently stated that, “A "simple touch" can’t be considered "manipulation" of a minor victim's body…

11 months ago

Delhi Police Arrests Labourer For Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl In East Delhi

The Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a man working as a daily wage labourer for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage…

12 months ago

Mumbai Police Arrests Sanitation Worker For Molesting Girl Child At Hospital

The Mumbai police on Monday arrested a sanitation worker for allegedly trying to molest a 15-year-old girl undergoing treatment at…

12 months ago

Himachal Pradesh HC Directs Strict Compliance with POCSO Act to Protect Victim Identities

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State government and the Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure strict…

1 year ago

Pratapgarh Court Sentences Accused to Life Term for Raping Minor Dalit Girl

A Pratapgarh court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the rape of a minor Dalit…

1 year ago

Law Commission Recommends Maintaining Age of Consent in POCSO Act, Advocates for Guided Judicial Discretion

The Law Commission Chairman Justice (Retd) Ritu Raj Awasthi, has submitted its recommendations to the Law Ministry regarding the age…

1 year ago

Maharashtra Court Sentences Man to 20 Yrs in Prison for Raping Minor Relative

Latur District Court in Maharashtra has sentenced a 32-year-old man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor relative…

1 year ago

Bombay HC Criticizes Trial Court for Giving Lenient Sentence Under POCSO Act

The Bombay High Court has expressed strong criticism regarding a special judge's decision to impose only a 3-year prison sentence…

1 year ago