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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A 52-year-old landlord in North Delhi's Burari area has been arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the girl was alone at home. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act. Read the full report.
A 52-year-old man was arrested in North Delhi's Burari for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The incident occurred on Friday when the accused, her landlord, entered her home. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A car driver was injured after his vehicle crashed into a stationary truck in Delhi's Burari area. Police are investigating the cause of the early morning collision.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four minors apprehended for sexually assaulting a fellow student at a Delhi government school for over two months. The crime came to light after videos of the assault were shared. Read the full report.
Two youths arrested in Sambalpur for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl and attempting to assault her 17-year-old sister. Police confirm swift action. Read the full report.
A 51-year-old Mumbai businesswoman was held at gunpoint, stripped and threatened by pharmaceutical company executives. Mumbai Police registers case under multiple sections.
Tragic twin road accidents in Delhi's Burari and Punjabi Bagh areas claim 2 lives, leave 7 injured. Police investigation underway as city grapples with road safety concerns.
Suspended Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil booked for sexual assault after staffer's complaint. Case filed under IPC sections 354, 354A, and 341. Full details inside.
A woman submitted sexual assault evidence to Kerala CM against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. The case has been forwarded to crime branch for investigation. Read full details.
Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces sexual assault charges after survivor files formal complaint with CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Congress suspends him amid multiple harassment allegations.
Delhi Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal holds driver responsible for 22-year-old henna artist's death in 2020 Burari accident, awarding Rs 25+ lakh compensation to family. Justice served.
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey will face civil trial in London in October 2026 over sexual assault allegations from three men. Learn about the case details and what's next.