The Supreme Court quashed a POCSO FIR against a woman accused of molesting her nephew, holding that the complaint appeared to be a counterblast to an earlier FIR filed by the child's father.
Read Full ArticleThe Calcutta High Court set aside a trial court order directing registration of a POCSO case while hearing a mutual consent divorce petition, holding that the judge exceeded jurisdiction under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act and could not order criminal proceedings beyond the scope of the case.
Madras High Court holds child victim in POCSO case can't be recalled repeatedly for cross-examination, calling it secondary victimisation.
Allahabad HC denies bail in POCSO blackmail case, orders mental examination of accused over obscene social media posts. Court rejects bail for man accused of blackmailing minor with obscene photos, directs CMO Kaushambi to assess his mental state.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that merely holding a minor girl's hand while proposing marriage, without sexual or improper intent, does not constitute outraging modesty under Section 354 IPC, and set aside the appellant's conviction.
Punjab and Haryana HC commutes death sentence of Anand Singh in Palwal child rape-murder case, orders 50-year minimum jail term without remission. Why did the Punjab and Haryana High Court spare Anand...
The Supreme Court questions criminalising consensual adolescent relationships under the POCSO Act, highlighting law misuse by parents in cases involving 15-18-year-olds.
Sikkim High Court upholds POCSO and abetment of suicide conviction, sets aside IPC Section 354A sentence, and urges stronger child mental health measures.
Supreme Court holds 'knowledge' under Section 19 POCSO includes credible information from the victim, reviving the case against a headmistress who verified but did not report abuse.
Pune POCSO Court sentenced a 65-year-old to death for the rape and murder of a 3-year-old, holding he had “passed the stage of reformation.”
Rajasthan High Court upheld Asaram’s life sentence for rape of a minor while acquitting him of gang rape charges and acquitting co-accused.
Rajasthan HC granted bail in a POCSO case with a condition barring the accused from using social media for one year.
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.
Meghalaya HC quashed a POCSO case after noting the consensual relationship, marriage between parties, and birth of their child.
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.
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