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Himachal Approves 1,181 Land Sales to Outsiders, Plans Law Change
Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.
20-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted Minor, Caused Pregnancy
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.
26 Child Porn Videos Found on Instagram, Man Booked
Delhi Police book a man after 26 child sexual abuse videos found uploaded to his Instagram account. Case filed under POCSO and IT Act. Read the shocking details.
Bihar LJP Leader Arrested for Rape of Minor in Rohtas
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Kamlesh Rai arrested in Bihar's Rohtas district for abduction and rape of a minor. Medical examination confirms the crime. Details inside.
Karnataka HC acquits man, bars retrospective harsher punishment
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
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.
5 Convicted in Karnataka NDPS Case, Get 12-Year Jail
A Karnataka court convicted five, including a South Sudan national, in an NDPS Act case. Three received 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. Read the full details.
HP Land Reforms Amendment Bill Sent to Select Committee
Himachal Pradesh Assembly refers contentious land law amendment bill to Select Committee for scrutiny after BJP MLA warns it could harm state interests. Read the full details.
Gujarat HC Seeks CID Probe Into Teen Worker's Mysterious Death
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 arrested for blackmailing teen with obscene video in Mandsaur
Two youths arrested in Shamgarh, Mandsaur, for forcing a 16-year-old to record an obscene video at knifepoint and blackmailing her family for Rs 5 lakh. Protests erupted after the video was circulated.
Chennai Man Arrested for Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl Lured on Instagram
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.
Chennai: Fugitive in 2019 Minor Gang Rape Case Arrested
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.
Youth arrested for assaulting schoolgirl in Thiruvananthapuram
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.
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.
Woman SI Arrested for Bribe in Pocso Case in Delhi
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.
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.
HC jails man for remarrying while ex-wife's divorce appeal was pending
Punjab & Haryana High Court sentences Gurdeep Singh to 3 months jail for contempt after he remarried while his ex-wife's appeal against divorce was pending. Justice Alka Sarin says it breached Section 15 of Hindu Marriage Act.
Fake Social Media Accounts of Junagadh MLA Traced to Pakistan
Junagadh MLA Sanjay Koradiya discovers fake Facebook and Instagram accounts created in Pakistan. Police investigate impersonation and extortion threats. Read the full details.
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.
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