Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critiques the Unnao verdict, exposing how legal technicalities and political impunity deepen injustice for a survivor.
Read Full ArticleCalcutta High Court upholds POCSO conviction, rules minors cannot give valid consent, rejects delay plea, and orders enhanced compensation for the victim.
SC quashes POCSO case as convict marries victim; says justice requires compassion and practicality. Court uses Article 142 to protect family, ensure dignity and harmony.
Madras HC rules that Juvenile Justice Act overrides Muslim Personal Law in adoption, affirming equal rights for adopted and biological children.
Delhi HC acquits POCSO convict, ruling that age proof documents under the Juvenile Justice Act can’t be treated as “gospel truth” if doubtful.
Delhi HC grants bail in child marriage case, flags conflict between personal laws & POCSO, urges Parliament to bring clarity through UCC.
SC dismisses POCSO convict’s plea to recall child victim, calls it “disturbing” and directs ₹10.5 lakh compensation for survivor.
Supreme Court rules that mere touching of a minor’s private parts does not amount to rape or penetrative assault; conviction modified to lesser offence.
SC restores life term for two men in repeated rape of minor, stressing sensitivity in handling inconsistencies and protecting victims under POCSO.
Supreme Court cancels bail of POCSO convict, criticising Rajasthan HC for flawed reasoning and failing to assess chances of acquittal.
SC: Victim’s sole testimony, even without medical evidence, sufficient to uphold rape conviction if found credible and consistent.
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.
Calcutta 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.
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![Delhi HC Grants Bail in Child Marriage Case, Calls for Uniform Civil Code To Resolve Legal Conflicts [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_9110_WhatsApp_Image_2025-09-26_at_6.25.06_PM.webp)
![SC Dismisses Appeal To Recall Child Victim, Calls It “Disturbing”; Awards ₹10.5 Lakh Compensation [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_6015_SC_Dismisses_Appeal_To.webp)
![Touching private parts of minor girl not rape or penetrative sexual assault: SC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_8981_Touching_private_parts_of.webp)
![SC restores conviction of two men in case of repeated rape of minor [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_6939_SC_restores_conviction.webp)
![SC Cancels Bail of POCSO Convict, Slams Rajasthan HC for Flawed Reasoning [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/08/lj_2181_SC_Cancels_Bail_of_POCSO.webp)
![Sole testimony of victim even without medical evidence sufficient to uphold rape conviction: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/08/lj_4805_Enough_to_Uphold.webp)
![Delhi HC Grants Interim Bail To Woman In POCSO Case For Care Of Newborn Child [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_5086_Newborn_Care.webp)
![Calcutta HC Commutes Death Penalty to Life Term in Minor’s Rape-Murder Case [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_3285_Calcutta_HC_Commutes.webp)
![Meghalaya HC Suspends Conviction Under POCSO Act, Orders Age Verification on Juvenility Plea [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_9488_mhc_thumb.webp)
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