189 Yadgir Girls in Child Marriage, Lose Govt Benefits
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
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Karnataka Assembly nod sought for ₹6,280 crore budget
Karnataka government tables supplementary budget of ₹6,280 crore, including ₹10 crore for Davos delegation. Get the latest details on fund allocation and Assembly approval.
Karnataka Govt Announces International Job Fair for 2025
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
Life term for father who raped minor daughter in Jharsuguda
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
Karnataka Govt Promises Action on Rent Control Act
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
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.
Karnataka Increases Maize Procurement Cap to 50 Quintals
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
Ujjain: Minor raped by brothers after alcohol given by elder sibling
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
VHP Plans Statewide Stir Against Cattle Law Changes in Karnataka
VHP threatens statewide agitation in Karnataka against proposed amendments to ease cattle transport law, citing threat to farmers and culture. Details inside.
20-Year Jail, Rs 52k Fine for Minor Rape in Ranchi
A Ranchi POCSO court sentences Nawal Kishore Singh Munda to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
60-Year-Old Gets 20-Year RI for Raping Minor in Keonjhar
A special Pocso court in Keonjhar sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine. Read the full details of the verdict.
Chitradurga man arrested for raping his two minor daughters
A man in Chitradurga was arrested for allegedly raping his 11 and 14-year-old daughters. The girls are now under CWC care. Read the full details of this shocking POCSO Act case.
Odisha Lecturer Sought Sex for Grades, Arrested Under POCSO
A guest lecturer in Bhubaneswar was terminated and arrested for allegedly harassing a minor student and seeking sexual favours for good grades. A committee has been formed to probe.
Chennai: 3 School Staff Held for Rape, Cover-Up
Three staff members of a Chennai private school arrested after a 17-year-old student reported rape. Headmaster, teacher charged with attempting to cover up the crime under POCSO Act.
Bhopal Residents Foil Sexual Assault Attempt on Minor Girl
Vigilant citizens in Bhopal apprehended a 17-year-old boy attempting to assault a 7-year-old girl. Police registered a case under BNS and POCSO Act. Read how community action averted a tragedy.
MP: 16-Year-Old Gang-Raped Over Days in Sidhi
A 16-year-old student in MP's Sidhi was allegedly gang-raped by four over several days. The main accused lured her into a relationship. Police have registered a POCSO case. Read the full report.
Pocso Convict Arrested in Lucknow After 3 Years on Run
Krishnanagar police arrest Rahul Kumar, convicted under Pocso Act in 2015, after a three-year chase. He altered his look and worked in Delhi. Read the full story.
Jhansi cops booked for torturing POCSO accused in custody
A sub-inspector and two constables in Jhansi booked for allegedly torturing a POCSO accused, causing 23 wounds and fractures. Special court orders detailed medical panel investigation.
Varanasi Hakim Arrested for Rape of 9-Year-Old
Kotwali police in Varanasi arrested a 65-year-old traditional healer for allegedly raping a minor girl. The accused, a neighbour, was handed over by locals. Read the full details.
6 Seniors Booked for Ragging, Obscene Acts in Hamirpur School
A serious case of ragging & sexual harassment reported at a Hamirpur school. FIR filed against 6 seniors under POCSO & HP Anti-Ragging Act. Details inside.
15-Year Jail Term for POCSO Convict in East Jaintia Hills
A special POCSO court in East Jaintia Hills district sentenced a man to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexual violence against a minor. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. Read the full details.
Death Penalty for Rape and Murder of 6-Year-Old in Vapi
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Jajpur: 16-Year-Old Found Pregnant, Neighbour Accused
A 16-year-old girl in Jajpur was found to be four months pregnant, leading to a police case against a neighbour for alleged sexual abuse. The accused is absconding. Read the full story.
Two arrested for minor's abduction, rape in Karnataka's Belagavi
Karnataka police arrest two men for allegedly abducting and raping a 13-year-old in Belagavi. Case filed under IPC and POCSO Act. The accused threatened the victim's family.
Man booked for sexual assault, revealing minor's identity online
Jalandhar police file case against man for sexually assaulting a minor girl and publicly disclosing her identity on social media. The accused is currently absconding.
Girl Reports Relative After School's Good Touch-Bad Touch Session
A 14-year-old in Panchkula reported a relative for molestation after a school workshop. The accused auto driver was arrested. Police stress the importance of child safety awareness.
Bombay HC Suspends 15-Year Sentence in Pune Rape Case
Bombay High Court suspends 15-year sentence of man convicted for raping a minor in Pune, citing inconsistencies in victim's age proof and consent. Details inside.
Father gets 10-year RI for raping disabled daughter in Goa
A Goa fast-track court sentenced a father to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping his daughter with disabilities. The court imposed fines under POCSO and disability laws. Read the full report.
20-Year Rigorous Imprisonment for Minor's Assault in Goa
A Panaji fast-track court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a 17-year-old. The sentences for rape and other charges will run concurrently. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Life term for man who raped 9-year-old in Bareilly
A Bareilly POCSO court awards life imprisonment to a 28-year-old man for raping a minor. The child's testimony and medical evidence proved crucial. Read the full details.
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