A special court in West Bengal convicts nine individuals for the gangrape and subsequent death of a 14-year-old girl in Hanskhali. The verdict brings a measure of justice in a case that sparked national outrage.
A special court in Punjab's Hoshiarpur sentenced an 18-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl. The verdict underscores strict punishment under POCSO Act.
Nagpur court sentences Adarsh Mohotkar to rigorous imprisonment for stalking & molesting a college student. Details on the POCSO case, charges, and verdict inside.
A Sri Ganganagar court delivers a stern 20-year sentence to an 18-year-old for raping a minor girl. Read the full details of the case and the court's decisive ruling.
A special Pocso court in Bulandshahr convicted five men for the 2016 gang rape of a woman and her daughter on NH-91. The case led to CBI probe and police suspensions. Sentencing on Monday.
A special POCSO court in Villupuram sentenced K Rajendran to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl with intellectual disability. The survivor was awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
A Thane POCSO court sentenced a 26-year-old to 5 years for molesting a 14-year-old but acquitted him of rape due to lapses in the investigation. Read the full details of the case.
A Belagavi POCSO court sentenced self-styled Hatha Yogi Lokeshwar Swami to 35 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a minor. The survivor awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
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.
A Ghaziabad POCSO court sentenced a man to six years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine for the victim's rehabilitation.
A special Pocso court in Mumbai convicts a former headmaster and a retired teacher from a deaf school for sexually assaulting three students. The landmark case relied on sign language interpreters and video evidence. Read the full details.
A Jhansi POCSO court sentenced a 44-year-old man to 20 years in prison for raping his 11-year-old daughter. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.05 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
Trichy mahila court convicts a 34-year-old man for the 2021 attempted rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl. He gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the case.
Himachal Pradesh High Court grants bail to a man married to a minor, stating the case exposes a 'harsh social reality' and falls outside the spirit of the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
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.
The Centre informs SC that every state and UT will have at least one dedicated NIA court. Delhi to get 16 special courts to expedite terror and organized crime cases.
A Chandigarh court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for the 2023 kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. The judge condemned his 'wicked and evil mind' and ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation for the victim.
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
A victim has appealed to the Karnataka High Court against the acquittal of Murugha Mutt seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru in a POCSO case. The trial court had cited lapses in evidence. Read the full details.
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.
Jhansi POCSO court sentences Sachin Dasariya to 10 years imprisonment for abducting and raping a 17-year-old girl. The convict, also accused of murdering his defence lawyer, was fined Rs 65,000.
South Western Railway will run special trains from Yeshwantpur to Karwar on Dec 24 & 27. Return services on Dec 25 & 28. Check timings and plan your festive travel.
A Thane court sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, leading to pregnancy. The judge termed the crime 'heinous'. Read the full details.
Southern Railway announces special trains & extra coaches from Dec 7-12 to aid passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations. Details on routes and schedules inside.
Gujarat High Court hears plea for CID probe into the mysterious death of a 17-year-old migrant labourer in Unjha. Father alleges gangrape, police inaction. Next hearing on Monday.
Western Railway launches special train service between Sabarmati and Delhi to help passengers affected by Indigo flight cancellations. Bookings open Dec 6. Details inside.
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.
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.