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.
A shocking murder in Ganjam's Patharapalli village after a 72-year-old man killed his neighbour's pet mongoose. The accused fled, police search is on. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 65-year-old man and his two sons were arrested in Berhampur for allegedly assaulting a police team. The constable was injured. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation launches stakeholder consultations to develop a comprehensive storm-water drainage master plan, aiming to solve chronic waterlogging. The DPR will be ready in six months.
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.
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.
A Goa fast-track court sentenced a father to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping his daughter with disabilities. The court imposed fines under POCSO and disability laws. Read the full report.
A Panaji fast-track court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a 17-year-old. The sentences for rape and other charges will run concurrently. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A 40-year-old bank clerk in Berhampur has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over ₹6.28 lakh from 26 savings accounts. The fraud was uncovered after customers complained. Read the full details of the case and ongoing police investigation.
Berhampur University's new 'talking book library' converts texts to audio, aiding visually-impaired students in independent research. Discover how this initiative promotes inclusive higher education.
A Bareilly POCSO court awards life imprisonment to a 28-year-old man for raping a minor. The child's testimony and medical evidence proved crucial. Read the full details.
A Jajpur court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years imprisonment for raping a minor. The court also imposed a fine and ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the full details.
Mumbai police register FIR against a 67-year-old retired inspector for sexually harassing a 9-year-old girl inside a Borivali East society lift under the POCSO Act.
A 60-year-old man in Chennai sentenced to 15 years for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl. Quick action by alert neighbours led to rescue and arrest. Court orders compensation.
Kolhapur police arrested a 28-year-old man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl from a wedding. The accused faces multiple charges under the POCSO Act. Read the full report.
Ayurveda & Homeopathy students in Berhampur posted their white coats to Odisha's Health Minister, intensifying their strike for stipend parity, Ayush posts & more PG seats. Details inside.
Days before turning 99, retired gynaecologist Dr K Lakshmi Bai donates Rs 3.40 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for a gynaecologic oncology course and Rs 3 lakh for adolescent vaccination. Read her inspiring journey.
Students of Berhampur's Ayush college mailed their white coats to Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, intensifying their protest for stipend parity and more PG seats. Read about their eight-point demands.
A 14-year-old girl from Dharmavaram, Andhra Pradesh, is pregnant after alleged repeated sexual assault by her foster father and his brother-in-law. Police have registered a POCSO case.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Mhow's Kanwan area for allegedly stalking and harassing a 16-year-old schoolgirl. The accused has been booked under the BNS, SC/ST Act, and POCSO Act. Read the full story.
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by her friend's father and two others after being held captive for 12 days in Hapur. Police have registered an FIR under multiple sections including gangrape and Pocso Act.