UAPA's Low Conviction Rate Raises Troubling Questions
India's Unlawful Activities Prevention Act faces scrutiny as poor conviction rates highlight concerns over misuse and effectiveness in combating terrorism.
India's Unlawful Activities Prevention Act faces scrutiny as poor conviction rates highlight concerns over misuse and effectiveness in combating terrorism.
Data reveals over 5,500 arrests under the UAPA in India from 2018 to 2022, with a conviction rate of only about 5%, raising concerns about misuse and prolonged detentions.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed alarm over Karnataka's poor conviction ranking and rising cybercrime. He demanded urgent police reforms and stronger action against drug networks.
The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a criminal appeal by a man convicted of raping his 13-year-old niece, emphasizing that survivor testimony holds great weight without corroboration.
A Vadodara court sentenced a youth to 20 years imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old girl. The accused, who promised marriage, was convicted under POCSO Act and fined Rs 50,000.
A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad sentenced a Delhi resident to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl in 2021. The court imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh for rehabilitation.
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.
A Gurgaon court sentenced a man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping his 16-year-old daughter. The case was reported by an Anganwadi worker in 2023. Read the full details.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reveals a dismal 9.96% conviction rate, announces a new Prosecutors' Academy to strengthen the justice system. Read about the state's plan to improve law and order.
A Jhansi POCSO court sentenced a 23-year-old man to life imprisonment for abducting and raping a 3-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,11,000 for the victim's rehabilitation.
Haryana's conviction rate soars to 86% following the implementation of new criminal laws. DGP Shatrujeet Kapur credits tech-driven probes and victim-centric approach. Read the full report.
Haryana Police credits tech adoption and new criminal laws for a dramatic rise in conviction rate from 35% to 86%. DGP Ajay Singhal highlights national leadership in CCTNS.
Telangana Police's Operation 'POCSO Repeat Offenders' leads to the arrest of 24 individuals with prior convictions for child sexual abuse. Learn about the crackdown and its impact on child safety.
A Kolhapur court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a Class VIII student. DNA proof confirmed him as the baby's father. Read the full details.
A Bulandshahr court sentenced a 25-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl. His father received 3 years for aiding the crime. Read the full details.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses convict's appeal, upholds life sentence for 2018 rape of a minor. Bench asserts child survivor's testimony is sufficient, seeking corroboration 'adds insult to injury'.
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Thane court sentences 'Samosawala Uncle' to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old. Landmark POCSO verdict sends strong message. Read the full details.
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
A Noida Pocso court sentenced a Bihar man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor. He was also fined Rs 70,000. Read the full details of the 2016 case.
A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
MP High Court issues show cause notice to a POCSO judge and prosecutor for ignoring a medical report proving the survivor was an adult, leading to a man's wrongful 3-year imprisonment.
A Pune court has sentenced a 32-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a four-year-old girl in Junnar in 2018. The judge cited the victim's age and the brutality of the daytime crime.
A Ghaziabad court acquits a man of rape charges but sentences him to 4 years for aiding his brother in kidnapping a minor girl in a 2013 case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Guwahati police commissionerate reports a significant drop in registered crimes and a sharp rise in convictions in 2025. Read the full data on improved law and order.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Vijayawada registered 115 cases in 2025, achieving a 46% conviction rate. DG Atul Singh outlines plans for 2026, including AI tools to fight graft. Read more.
Kanyakumari & Virudhunagar police report a significant fall in murders, robberies, and cybercrime in 2025. Proactive policing and community initiatives like 'Nimir' drive success. Read the full report.
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