Delhi High Court upheld a tenant’s POCSO conviction for raping a six-year-old girl, holding that an intact hymen does not negate penetration.
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A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
HP High Court grants bail to POCSO accused husband, citing family unity and welfare of minor wife and child born from the union.
Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” citing extremism, child protection laws, sparking global censorship debate.
Karnataka HC rules ignorance of law no defence in child marriage cases; says later marital harmony cannot erase criminal liability under law.
Delhi High Court rules child victims in POCSO cases cannot be repeatedly summoned for bail hearings or evidence, consolidates safeguards for vulnerable witnesses.
Kerala High Court quashes case against a teacher for using a cane, holding that minimum corporal punishment with bona fide intent is not an offence under law.
Calcutta High Court delivers split verdict on juveniles seeking anticipatory bail; majority bars pre-arrest relief, strong dissent prompts larger Bench review.
SC’s Juvenile Justice Committee to host 2-day national consultation with UNICEF on safeguarding the girl child and strengthening child protection systems.
SC stresses that sex education must begin at a younger age, not from Class IX, and be included in the school curriculum to guide children through puberty.
SC acquits death row convict and another man in 2012 Lucknow rape-murder of 12-year-old girl, citing poor investigation and lack of evidence.
Patna HC seeks govt response on child trafficking, exploitation in orchestra groups; plea urges regulation, ban on use of minor girls, and rehab measures.
SC protects 16-yr-old girl alleging forced marriage, abuse; shields friend facing kidnapping charge after helping her escape.
CJI Chandrachud emphasizes the need for the justice system to address compounded vulnerabilities of children with disabilities, advocating for restorative justice.
Delhi High Court refers to Larger Bench issue on when accused must be heard under Section 223 BNSS before taking cognizance.
09 May, 2026 10:25 AM
Delhi High Court upheld a tenant’s POCSO conviction for raping a six-year-old girl, holding that an intact hymen does not negate penetration.
09 May, 2026 12:42 PM
SC’s nine-judge bench examined whether religious practices violating dignity, bodily autonomy and conscience can claim protection under Article 26.
09 May, 2026 02:25 PM
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