Delhi HC: Child's vocabulary limit no ground to dismiss POCSO case
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.
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Two minors sent to juvenile home for assault in Pilibhit
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.
20-Year Jail for Brothers in Gujarat Minor Rape Case
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.
Delhi HC Upholds POCSO Conviction in Minor's Assault Case
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.
Delhi HC Defines Touching Child's Parts as Aggravated Assault
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.
UP Has Highest Backlog of Pocso Cases in India
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
Two More Held for Offensive Posts on Darshan's Wife
Karnataka police arrest two more individuals, bringing total to four, for posting derogatory content online targeting actor Darshan's wife. Read the latest details.
Teen Girl Sexually Harassed by Minors in Hubballi
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.
Two POCSO Cases in Hubballi Involving Minor Assaults
Hubballi police register two separate POCSO cases involving minor boys as accused. One case includes a video recording of the crime. Commissioner N Shashikumar provides details.
Coimbatore Crime Rate Falls, Drug Cases Increase in 2025
Coimbatore sees a significant drop in serious crimes like murder and assault in 2025, though drug peddling cases rise. Police report higher conviction rates but struggle with burglaries. Read the full analysis.
Himachal CM Sukhu Directs Speedy Disposal of Land Cases
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
Seraikela-Kharsawan Police Hits 100% Probe Rate in Sex Crime Cases
Seraikela-Kharsawan district police achieved a 100% investigation compliance rate in sexual offence cases in 2025, filing charge sheets within 60 days in 30 out of 33 cases. Read how ITSSO and a 'zero tolerance' policy drove this success.
ACB Vijayawada: 115 Cases in 2025, 46% Conviction Rate
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Vijayawada registered 115 cases in 2025, achieving a 46% conviction rate. DG Atul Singh outlines plans for 2026, including AI tools to fight graft. Read more.
Delhi POCSO Cases: High Disposal, Higher Backlog
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.
HC: Magistrate can't take bigamy case cognisance via police report
Karnataka High Court's Kalaburagi bench quashes bigamy proceedings, ruling a magistrate cannot take cognisance of IPC 494 based on a police report for this non-cognisable offence. Details inside.
Kochi: 8 drug cases, 116 drunk driving cases on NYE
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
Delhi Second-Highest in POCSO Case Disposal Rate
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.
Bihar Govt May Take Cognisance of Land Cases Against Lalu
Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha stated the state government could examine land-related cases against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav if raised in public forums. Read the latest political developments.
MP HC: Minor's consent immaterial, upholds 20-yr POCSO sentence
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to suspend 20-year sentence in POCSO case, stating marriage and child during bail are immaterial. Consent of a minor is not valid in law. Read the full judgement details.
Chittoor crime rate falls 26% in 2025, road accidents dip
Chittoor district reports a significant 26% decline in overall crime in 2025, with 5,216 cases. SP Tushar Dudi highlights effective policing, though POCSO cases see a rise. Read the full report.
Gurugram man cheated of Rs 2.18 cr by friend
A Gurugram man was defrauded of Rs 2.18 crore by a friend who claimed the money was for his sister's cancer treatment. The accused, Azhar Ahmed, was arrested and produced in court.
Kerala priest arrested in Canada for sexual assault
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.
Santa Biker's Dangerous Stunts on Chennai Road Spark Outrage
A man dressed as Santa Claus performed risky motorcycle stunts on a busy Chennai bypass, endangering public safety. Police are investigating the viral video incident.
Russell Brand Hit With New Rape, Assault Charges
British prosecutors file new rape & sexual assault charges against comedian Russell Brand, involving two more women. Trial scheduled for June 2025. Read the latest details.
Delhi HC Acts to Stop Misuse of Rape Survivor Compensation
Delhi High Court mandates disclosure of compensation in settlement cases to safeguard public funds and protect genuine survivors of sexual violence. Read the full story.
Deaf-mute woman exposes 16-year sexual abuse in Mumbai
A deaf and mute woman in Mumbai courageously reports serial sexual assault and blackmail after 16 years, prompted by another victim's suicide attempt. Read her harrowing story.
Chandigarh Resolves 1,170 Long-Pending Estate Cases
Chandigarh's estate office resolves 1,170 long-pending cases in a major drive. Over 500 cases were more than a decade old. Read about the cleanup effort.
Principal, teacher convicted for assaulting specially-abled girls
A Mumbai POCSO court convicts a school principal and teacher for sexually assaulting hearing & speech-impaired girls. Judge calls it a 'trauma for life'. Details on the verdict and victim compensation inside.
Pune Land Deal: Notice to Tehsildar, Parth Pawar's Letter
In the Pune land deal case, a show-cause notice has been issued to the suspended tehsildar. NCP leader Parth Pawar writes to EOW, denying signatures on disputed letters. Get the latest details.
Haryana's 3-Tier Forensic Model Hits 99% DNA Positivity Rate
Haryana establishes a national benchmark with a 99% DNA positivity rate in POCSO cases using a robust three-tier forensic protocol. Learn how this model ensures justice for children.
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