Delhi High Court grants 90-day interim bail to woman in POCSO case to care for newborn child, citing humanitarian grounds and welfare of minor children.
Read Full ArticleCalcutta HC commutes death penalty of 58-year-old man in rape-murder of minor to life imprisonment without remission for 20 years, citing age, no past crime.
Meghalaya High Court suspends POCSO conviction, directs age verification on juvenility plea raised during appeal.
Orissa HC rules POCSO Act can’t criminalize consensual adolescent relationships; calls for nuanced, non-mechanical application of the law.
SC issues notice to Gujarat govt on Asaram’s plea for medical bail in sexual assault case, citing health concerns; decision pending in 3 weeks.
The Gauhati HC urges the Assam Govt to swiftly notify the Draft State Child Protection Policy and Rules to implement the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 effectively.
Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against teacher for filming minor girls changing clothes, emphasising the gravity of charges and need for a full trial.
Fast Track Courts offer hope to rape and POCSO victims by achieving an 83% case disposal rate in 2022, rising to 94% in 2023, per a recent report.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that compromises in minor rape cases have no legal validity, emphasizing the state's duty to rigorously prosecute such crimes.
Massive protests erupt in Maharashtra's Badlapur after sexual assault of two 3-year-old girls by school sweeper; accused arrested, principal suspended.
SC overturns Calcutta HC verdict urging adolescent girls to control sexual urges, restoring conviction in a rape case, and issuing guidelines for judicial conduct.
Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that abduction of a minor female isn't automatically an offence under Section 366 IPC; prosecution must prove specific intent.
Uttarakhand HC rules anal sex between married couples not punishable under Section 377 IPC, but upholds charges under POCSO Act against husband for alleged child harassment.
Uttarakhand High Court seeks the state's response on arresting minors found dating, suggesting alternatives like counseling and statement recording.
Dwarka Court acquits father of molestation charges under POCSO Act due to inconsistent testimonies from the minor son and lack of corroborative evidence.
SC recalls its May 2 verdict cancelling JSW Steel’s ₹19,300 Cr resolution plan for Bhushan Power; matter to be heard afresh on August 7.
01 August, 2025 11:13 AM
SC quashes case against Mohan Babu, son for 2019 dharna; says it was peaceful protest, no offence made out under electoral or criminal laws.
01 August, 2025 02:18 PM
SC holds WhatsApp or email not valid for notice under Section 35 BNSS due to arrest risk; personal service required to safeguard liberty.
01 August, 2025 11:25 AM
SC bars trial courts and HCs from granting bail based on undertakings to deposit money; says bail must be decided strictly on case merits.
01 August, 2025 02:28 PM
SC to first decide if review pleas on ED powers under PMLA are maintainable; hearing on Karti Chidambaram’s plea set for August 6.
01 August, 2025 10:58 AM
SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking to bring political parties under POSH Act, says it’s a legislative issue and beyond court’s jurisdiction.
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