Dehradun Court Boosts Jail Term in Child Abuse Case to 7 Years
A Dehradun court has increased a boarding school warden's sentence from two to seven years for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Delhi boy in 2011, citing justice interests.
A Dehradun court has increased a boarding school warden's sentence from two to seven years for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Delhi boy in 2011, citing justice interests.
A Rajkot court has convicted a 30-year-old man for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl and using an iron rod. The verdict came within weeks of the crime, with forensic evidence playing a key role.
Melissa Gilbert's public condemnation of child sexual abuse, weeks before husband Timothy Busfield's arrest warrant, now viewed in a disturbing new light. Details inside.
US actor Timothy Busfield faces an arrest warrant for alleged sexual misconduct with minors on a TV set. The 'West Wing' star is accused of serious felonies in New Mexico. Read the full details.
Delhi High Court upholds 7-year POCSO sentence, ruling a child survivor's limited vocabulary doesn't invalidate testimony. Justice laments normalization of abuse in society.
US senators urge Apple and Google to remove X and Grok apps for enabling non-consensual deepfakes and child abuse content. Read the full story on the escalating AI regulation battle.
Two minor boys, aged 11 and 15, have been sent to a juvenile shelter for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy in Pilibhit. The 11-year-old accused is the survivor's cousin. Read the full report.
Telangana Police's Operation 'POCSO Repeat Offenders' leads to the arrest of 24 individuals with prior convictions for child sexual abuse. Learn about the crackdown and its impact on child safety.
A 28-year-old woman in Kerala's Malappuram was arrested for allegedly burning a 5-year-old boy's private parts as punishment for bedwetting. The shocking incident has sparked outrage.
Visakhapatnam police arrest a YouTuber for producing and circulating child sexual abuse material. The accused operated since 2018, using crude content for views. Read the full report.
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.
A 24-year-old man from Cuttack was arrested for storing child sexual abuse material. Police warn it's a serious crime. Read about the international collaboration that led to his arrest.
Patna district administration rescued 11 children from substance abuse and begging at Patna Junction. They are now in shelter homes following DM Thiyagarajan S M's directive. Read about the ongoing crackdown.
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.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau registers 8 cases in Hyderabad for circulating child sexual abuse material online. The suspects used social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. 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.
Telangana police saw a massive surge in arrests for online child sexual abuse material after launching a dedicated unit. Read how AI and international alerts are driving the crackdown.
A 60-year-old autorickshaw driver in Nedumangad was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy over several months. The case came to light after vigilant locals intervened. Read the full report.
An anonymous call to child helpline 1098 saved an 8-month-old boy from suspected sacrifice in Sulibele. Officials found a freshly dug pit at the house. The child is now safe in a rehabilitation centre. Read the full investigation details.
Ernakulam district reports a drop in child abuse cases from the 2023 peak, but experts warn of ongoing online exploitation. Read about the data and expert insights.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being chained by his parents for months. Police investigate this extreme punishment for stealing. Read the full story.
A Pune court has sentenced a 32-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a four-year-old girl in Junnar in 2018. The judge cited the victim's age and the brutality of the daytime crime.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being allegedly chained & locked by his parents for hours daily over two months. He is now in a govt home. #ChildRights #Nagpur
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur, found chained and locked by his parents, was rescued by the District Child Protection Cell. The child, with severe bruises, is now safe. Read the full story.
Parenting expert Dr Anuradha explains how teaching privacy and nudity early helps set boundaries and protect kids from abuse. Learn key lessons for cautious parenting.
Delhi courts disposed more POCSO cases than registered in 2025, yet a massive backlog of decade-old cases and a 9% conviction rate plague the system. A new report calls for urgent judicial reforms.
A Mehsana POCSO court sentenced Kanji Thakor to 20 years in jail and a Rs 30,000 fine for impregnating a minor. The court also ordered Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the victim. Read the full details.
A new report reveals Delhi's high disposal rate for POCSO cases, highlighting progress and challenges in justice for child sexual abuse victims. Read the key findings.
Director Soukarya Ghosal's film 'OCD', starring Jaya Ahsan, confronts child sexual abuse. The first poster was released on Jan 1, 2026. Read the powerful story behind this protest.
A three-month-old girl was allegedly raped by a close relative in Morena. The accused, intoxicated, has been arrested under POCSO. The infant is in critical condition, referred to Gwalior. Read the full report.