Tag Archives: POCSO Act
No personal law immunity from Pocso case for sex with minor wife: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ruled that personal laws do not exempt individuals from criminal [...]
Sep
“A marriage claimed to be valid under Muslim personal law cannot, by reason of that status
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a man must stand trial under the Protection [...]
Sep
SC orders safeguards against Pocso Act misuse in marital disputes
On Thursday, the Supreme Court instructed police and the judiciary to exercise caution when handling [...]
Sep
SC seeks Centre reply on social media platforms’ child abuse reporting duties
On Thursday, the Supreme Court instructed the Centre to outline the measures being implemented to [...]
Sep
Two persons were arrested for their involvement in rape and attempt to rape on two minors
Two persons were arrested for their involvement in rape and attempt to rape on two [...]
Sep
Bihar Police have filed FIRs against 120 operators of social media accounts for allegedly
Bihar Police have filed FIRs against 120 operators of social media accounts for allegedly disclosing [...]
Sep
Minor tribal girl raped at govt shelter home in Odisha, watchman and 13-year-old held
A 16-year-old tribal girl from Jharkhand , who was staying at a government-funded shelter home [...]
Sep
Two held for raping 15-year-old girl in Assam’s Sivasagar, found pregnant: Police
In Assam’s Sivasagar district, two neighbours aged 19 and 24 have been arrested on charges [...]
Sep
Kerala High Court Upholds 10-Year Jail Term For Man In Minor’s Assault Case
The Kerala High Court has upheld the conviction and 10-year jail term of a 47-year-old [...]
Sep
3-year-old tied to chair, assaulted at Delhi playschool, attendant held: Police
A 35-year-old playschool attendant has been arrested in connection with the severe physical abuse of [...]
Aug