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.
Category : Search result: Supreme Court POCSO case
SC Grants Bail in UAPA Case Over Delayed Chargesheet
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
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.
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.
SC Declines PIL on Regulating AI in Judiciary
India's Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking AI regulation in courts but acknowledged the concerns. The CJI invited the petitioner to submit recommendations directly to the court. Read the full story.
Pune POCSO court acquits man in child rape case
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.
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.
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.
SC Demands Acid Attack Case Data from High Courts in 4 Weeks
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
Delhi HC: No Quashing POCSO Cases via Compromise
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.
HC Grants Parole to Fake Antique Dealer Monson Mavunkal
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.
'Bench Hunting' Threatens Supreme Court's Finality
The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.
Bombay HC Suspends 15-Year Sentence in Pune Rape Case
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.
Father gets 10-year RI for raping disabled daughter in Goa
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.
20-Year Rigorous Imprisonment for Minor's Assault in Goa
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.
Life term for man who raped 9-year-old in Bareilly
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.
20-year jail for man who raped 15-year-old in Odisha
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.
SC Questions Legal Status of Rohingyas in India
India's Supreme Court questions the legal standing of Rohingya refugees, asking if intruders deserve a red carpet welcome. Hearings continue on alleged detentions by Delhi Police. Read the latest.
SC: Parity Not Sole Ground for Bail in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Supreme Court Allows Bail for Life Convict in Appeal
Supreme Court grants bail to a life convict police officer, outlining a liberal approach for suspending sentences when there's a fair chance of acquittal. Read the full legal analysis.
Justice Nagarathna on Judicial Continuity in Landmark Cases
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna emphasizes judicial continuity, stating verdicts shouldn't be discarded with judge changes. Read her crucial insights on India's legal system.
70-year-old farmer sentenced to 20 years for child rape
A 70-year-old Aligarh farmer sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping an 11-year-old girl. The court imposed a fine, with half designated as victim compensation. Read the full details.
Pune Court Acquits Father in POCSO Case After 7 Years
A Pune court acquits a man accused of raping his minor daughter after key witnesses, including the victim, deny the assault. The accused spent 7 years in jail. Read the full details.
SC's New Case Listing Guidelines: Key Changes from Dec 1
Supreme Court streamlines case listing with automatic listing system & 2-day hearings for liberty matters. New guidelines effective December 1 aim to reduce pendency. Read more.
78-Year Sentence for Stepfather's Sexual Assault in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram court sentences man to 78 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting 13-year-old stepdaughter. Survivor to receive compensation. #Justice #Kerala
20-Year Prison for Child Rapist in Berhampur Case
Berhampur's Pocso court sentences 30-year-old to 20 years imprisonment for raping 13-year-old girl. Rs 4 lakh compensation ordered for survivor. Justice delivered after 5-year legal battle.
10-Year Jail for Rapist in Alwar POCSO Case
Alwar POCSO court sentences man to 10 years imprisonment for kidnapping and raping 17-year-old girl. Court recommends ₹50,000 compensation for survivor under victim scheme.
BJP's Churah MLA Hans Raj granted bail in POCSO case
Himachal Pradesh BJP MLA Hans Raj receives bail relief in child sexual abuse case. Court sets conditions while investigation continues. Latest updates on the political fallout.
Virtual Supreme Court Hearings Proposed Due to Pollution
CJI Surya Kant considers shifting Supreme Court to virtual mode amid severe Delhi pollution, while court summons education secretary over EWS students' online class access. Read full details.
Court acquits Murugha Mutt seer in Pocso case
Chitradurga court acquits Murugha Mutt seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru in 2022 Pocso case. Two others also cleared. State plans to appeal verdict. Details inside.
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