Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO)
![Gauhati HC Urges Assam Govt to Expedite Notification of Child Protection Policy and Rules [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/09/lj_8188_WhatsApp_Image_2024-09-19_at_11.07.33_AM.webp)
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.
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Judiciary
Karnataka HC refuses to quash FIR against teacher accused of filming minors changing clothes [Read Order]
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.
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Judiciary
Fast Track Courts offer hope for rape victims: Report [Read Report]
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.
![Compromise in minor rape case has no legal value: Rajasthan HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/09/lj_9497_WhatsApp_Image_2024-09-04_at_4.10.01_PM.webp)
Judiciary
Compromise in minor rape case has no legal value: Rajasthan HC [Read Order]
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.
Crime, Police And Law
Two 3-Year-Olds Sexually Assaulted by School Sweeper, Massive Protests in Maharashtra's Badlapur
Massive protests erupt in Maharashtra's Badlapur after sexual assault of two 3-year-old girls by school sweeper; accused arrested, principal suspended.
SC sets aside Calcutta HC verdict advising adolescent girls to control sexual urges
SC overturns Calcutta HC verdict urging adolescent girls to control sexual urges, restoring conviction in a rape case, and issuing guidelines for judicial conduct.
![Abduction of minor not automatically an offence under section 366 IPC; intent must be proven: Chhatisgarh HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2024/08/lj_9406_hc.webp)
Abduction of minor not automatically an offence under section 366 IPC; intent must be proven: Chhatisgarh HC [Read Judgment]
Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that abduction of a minor female isn't automatically an offence under Section 366 IPC; prosecution must prove specific intent.
![Anal Sex between married couple not punishable under section 377: Uttarakhand HC [Read Judgement]](/secure/uploads/2024/07/lj_6490_anal.webp)
Anal Sex between married couple not punishable under section 377: Uttarakhand HC [Read Judgement]
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 HC seeks States response on arresting minors found dating [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/07/lj_6492_Arrest_minors_dating.webp)
Uttarakhand HC seeks States response on arresting minors found dating [Read Order]
Uttarakhand High Court seeks the state's response on arresting minors found dating, suggesting alternatives like counseling and statement recording.
![Father accused of molesting minor son acquitted due to inconsistent testimonies [Read Judgement]](/secure/uploads/2024/07/lj_7206_father_molesting_minor_son.webp)
Father accused of molesting minor son acquitted due to inconsistent testimonies [Read Judgement]
Dwarka Court acquits father of molestation charges under POCSO Act due to inconsistent testimonies from the minor son and lack of corroborative evidence.
Kerala Court sentences Muhammad H to 101 years in jail for raping his own minor daughter for 6 years
Kerala Court sentences Muhammed H. to 101 years of jail for raping his minor daughter; he used to tell her, All fathers do this to their daughters.
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Mere possession of child pornography without intent to distribute is not an offence: Kerala High Court [Read Order]
Mere possession of child pornography without intent to distribute does not constitute an offense under POCSO Act or IT Act: Kerala HC
![Supreme Court orders accused in POCSO case to undergo medical examination, stays Karnataka High Courts relief Order [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/06/lj_2608_5285678e-8d04-4a53-805a-6e62c687bdc5.webp)
Supreme Court orders accused in POCSO case to undergo medical examination, stays Karnataka High Courts relief Order [Read Order]
Supreme Court orders accused to undergo medical examination, overturning Karnataka High Courts relief order. Accuseds reluctance deemed unjustified.
Ex-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa appears before CID for POCSO case probe, with protection of 'no arrest'
Ex-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa appears before CID for POCSO case probe, denies allegations, granted no arrest protection. Next hearing: June 28.
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Court sentences 49-yr-old man to 10 years jail in case of child marriage, rape [Read Order]
Delhi court sentences a 49-year-old man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl after forcing her into marriage.
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