A stepmother in Kerala's Palakkad district was arrested for allegedly burning her stepchild's private parts with a hot spatula as punishment for bedwetting. The incident came to light after an Anganwadi teacher noticed the girl's distress.
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.
The husband of a survivor, who filed a sexual exploitation complaint against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, demands justice. He alleges inaction despite complaints to CM and police chief. #Kerala #Justice
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.
A Palakkad schoolteacher is suspended for allegedly giving liquor to a Class VI student and sexually assaulting him. The school manager faces disqualification for suppressing the crime. Read the full report.
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.
Kerala High Court sets aside a man's externment order, ruling it restricts free movement and violates fundamental rights. The court mandates strict scrutiny before invoking such extreme measures.
Actor Rajesh Madhavan's first film as director, 'Pennum Porattum', set for theatrical release on February 6. The fantasy-social drama features over 100 newcomers and has already won festival acclaim.
Vinodhini, a Palakkad girl who lost her arm to alleged medical negligence, finally receives a prosthetic limb. The Kerala government and opposition leader V.D. Satheesan ensured funding and support. Read the full story.
Kerala government finally includes Vinodhini in sponsorship scheme for prosthetic arm after alleged medical negligence led to amputation. Read the full story of her family's struggle.
A school teacher in Palakkad's Malampuzha was arrested for allegedly forcing a student to consume liquor and sexually harassing him. The case was registered under the POCSO Act.
The survivor in the Rahul Mamkootathil case alleges right-wing commentator Rahul Easwar violated bail terms by targeting her family. Police to investigate. #Kerala #LawAndOrder
A school teacher in Kerala's Palakkad has been arrested for sexually harassing a minor boy. The incident came to light after the victim confided in a friend. Read the full report.
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.
A migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was lynched in Palakkad, Kerala, revealing the state's failure to protect interstate labour despite high development indicators. Urgent legal reforms are needed.
A 31-year-old migrant from Chhattisgarh was killed in Palakkad on false theft suspicion. This rising mob violence in Kerala highlights the urgent need for legal safeguards and social integration for interstate workers.
A 57-year-old man was injured after his scooter hit an unidentified animal near Madukkarai forest. Forest officials have installed cameras to monitor wildlife movement. Read the full story.
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.
After 3 months of struggle, a Palakkad family thanks opposition leader V D Satheesan for promising full financial aid for a prosthetic hand for their 9-year-old daughter. Read the full story of alleged medical negligence and hope.
Congress veteran P J Kurien clarifies his controversial remarks on Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's ticket, stating the party will decide. He also pushes for youth and women candidates.
Actor Ajith Kumar's private temple visit in Palakkad turned chaotic as fans mobbed him. Videos show the star urging calm as police intervened. Read about the incident and similar celebrity mobbings.
Students from AV Vidyamandir Senior Secondary School in Cheeka complete IIT's online foundational course, gaining a crucial edge for JEE preparation. Discover their journey.
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.
A 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was lynched in Kerala's Palakkad district, highlighting rising xenophobia. Seven arrested. Experts warn of growing threat.
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.
Chittur-Thathamangalam municipality in Palakkad ends use of 'honourable' for chairman & secretary to promote equality. A move hailed as a democratic correction.
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.
Ramnarayan Baghel left his village in Chhattisgarh for work in Kerala to fund his sons' education and complete his PMAY home. Days later, he was lynched by a mob. Read his tragic story.
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.