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.
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.
Two men accused of horrific child sexual assaults escape custody in Ludhiana and Chandigarh. Police have no leads, raising serious safety concerns for children in the region. Read the full report.
A 27-year-old sound engineer in Chennai's Virugambakkam was arrested for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he befriended on Instagram. The arrest followed a neighbour's alert. Read the full details.
A man absconding for five years in a 2019 Mogappair minor gang rape case was arrested in Chromepet. The accused had been evading trial since 2020.
Kazhakkoottam police arrest a 20-year-old for sexually assaulting a minor after offering a bike ride. Incident sparks calls for increased safety near schools. Learn more about the case and safety measures.
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 Delhi Police sub-inspector was caught red-handed taking a bribe to influence a sexual assault case. The vigilance unit made the arrest at Sangam Vihar police station. Report corruption on helpline 1064.
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.
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.
A Gurukul school vice-principal in Jadcherla suspended for sexually assaulting a Class 10 student. SHE Team uncovers abuse, police file POCSO case. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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.
A special POCSO court in Pune acquitted a 34-year-old man accused of raping his 3-year-old niece. The judge cited inconsistent witness testimony and serious lapses in forensic evidence collection. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR in child sexual assault case despite settlement & marriage, stating gravity of POCSO offences cannot be effaced. Read the landmark ruling.
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.
Kerala High Court grants escort parole to life convict Monson Mavunkal to visit his rented house after a theft. Items worth Rs 20 crore allegedly stolen. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Delhi LG VK Saxena inspected the Rohini FSL to enhance infrastructure & workflow for faster POCSO case resolution and prepare for the new BNSS 2023 mandate. Read more.
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 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.