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Teacher arrested under POCSO Act in Salem

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:31 pm

Pocso convict who escaped custody sentenced to 20 years

The Times of India 9 Apr 2026 3:59 am

Man given 30-year RI in Pocso case

The Times of India 8 Apr 2026 11:14 pm

No age proof, Pocso accused freed 6 yrs on

The Times of India 8 Apr 2026 10:19 pm

Compounder held on charge of raping girl at Saran hospital

A shocking incident unfolded at a private hospital in Saran, Bihar, where an 11-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by

The Times of India 3 Apr 2026 11:52 pm

Pocso accused who fled custody nabbed

The Times of India 2 Apr 2026 4:06 am

PDJ Kupwara Sentences Man to 5-year Jail in POCSO Case

SRINAGAR: A court in North Kashmirs Kupwara district has sentenced a man to five years rigorous imprisonment for sexuall

KashmirLife 1 Apr 2026 10:49 pm

Man sentenced to death for rape, murder of 8-year-old girl in Prayagraj

Prayagraj: A court here has sentenced a man to death for raping and killing an eight-year-old girl in 2024, officials sa

The Siasat Daily 31 Mar 2026 3:05 pm

Pocso accused escapes from Vadodara court

The Times of India 31 Mar 2026 1:27 am

POCSO Act convict gets 20 years RI for raping minor

The Additional District and Sessions Court (Special POCSO Act Court) has also imposed on the 28-year-old man a fine of 2

The Hindu 30 Mar 2026 8:01 pm

Faith, Power And Allegation

A prominent Hindu seer, a sensitive POCSO case, and a court order that raises questions about procedure and credibility,

indialegallive 28 Mar 2026 5:31 pm

Goa sex scandal in which councillor's son has been arrested has more than 100 victims: Congress

A Goa Congress leader alleges a sex scandal involves over 100 minor victims. The accused, son of a councillor, is arrest

The Economic Times 28 Mar 2026 1:56 pm

70-yr-old man gets 30-yr jail term for minor daughters rape

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 27: A Special POCSO Court in East Khasi Hills on Friday has sentenced a 70-year-old man

The Shillong Times 28 Mar 2026 1:19 am

Plea in Supreme Court challenges anticipatory bail granted to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in POCSO case

A petition has been moved before the Supreme Court of India challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Swami Avimuktes

indialegallive 27 Mar 2026 3:37 pm

Allahabad HC bail to Shankracharya challenged in Supreme Court by informant

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Saraswati in the POCSO case, citing a delay in filing

Mid Day 27 Mar 2026 3:19 pm

Life imprisonment unto death in POCSO case

The Hindu 26 Mar 2026 8:22 pm

Teacher arrested under POCSO Act in Namakkal

The Hindu 26 Mar 2026 7:46 pm

Supreme Court slams Haryana Police for trying to dilute POCSO charges

The Supreme Court has criticized Haryana Police for hindering a rape investigation involving a four-year-old girl in Gur

The Economic Times 25 Mar 2026 11:59 pm

Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

Noting several inconsistencies and procedural concerns, the court held that protection from arrest was warranted at this

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 10:59 pm

POCSO survivors forced to approach authorities repeatedly to get compensation: panel

Child rights panel report calls for interventions at government level to find funds for paying victim compensation

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 9:39 pm

SC Slams Haryana Police, Orders Women Officers to Probe Gurugram Rape Case

The bench rapped the Haryana Police for downgrading the offence from a harsher provision to a milder one in its FIR file

Deccan Chronicle 25 Mar 2026 2:35 pm

'Shameful to summon 3-year old': Supreme Court slams Haryana Police for 'insensitive' handling of child rape case

The Supreme Court has sharply criticized Haryana Police and the Child Welfare Committee for their insensitive handling o

The Times of India 25 Mar 2026 1:28 pm

2 Minors Held for Assault of Five-Year-Old

Case filed under POCSO Act; victim under medical care

Deccan Chronicle 24 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

RCB bowler Yash Dayal, facing POCSO case, to skip IPL 2026. Here's all we know

Yash Dayal will not play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 IPL season. The franchise confirmed his absence due

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 6:31 pm

Supreme Court Slams Insensitive Conduct Of Haryana Police, Magistrate In Minor's Rape Case

A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, expressed serious con

NDTV 23 Mar 2026 3:12 pm

Boy Sexually Assaults 4-Year-Old Girl

Case filed under POCSO Act, probe on

Deccan Chronicle 20 Mar 2026 12:33 am

National Commission for Women issues summons to Sanjay Dutt, Nora Fatehi in Sarke Chunar row

The Commission said the content prima facie appears to be sexually suggestive, objectionable, and violative of provision

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 3:37 pm

Sarke Chunari Song Row: Women's Commission Summons Nora, Sanjay Dutt and Producers for Inquiry

The commission stated that the song appears to be sexually suggestive and objectionable, which leads to the violations o

Deccan Chronicle 19 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

KD: The Devil Makers Pull Controversial Song Amid Legal Heat And Public Backlash

The complaint even cited possible violations under the IT Act and the POCSO Act

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

Three Minors Held For Raping 8-Year-Old In Delhi's Okhla

Delhi Police filed an FIR under POCSO Act after a minor girl alleged attempted rape by three boys aged 12-13 in Okhla. T

News18 16 Mar 2026 10:42 am

Cop Loses Bid to Another Cross-examination in Pocso Case

The petitioner contended that during the earlier cross-examination he was in judicial custody and could not properly ins

Deccan Chronicle 13 Mar 2026 12:34 am

Sarpanchs Husband Booked Under POCSO Act in Mulugu

Accused booked under POCSO Act after girl reports harassment in Kannaigudem mandal

Deccan Chronicle 12 Mar 2026 7:08 pm

IAF Personnel Cleared in POCSO Case After Minor Claims 'Assault' Was In Dream

Anurag Shukla, an Indian Air Force member, was acquitted of molestation charges after the complainant revealed it was a

Deccan Chronicle 11 Mar 2026 10:20 am

Cook held in POCSO case

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:35 pm

Man convicted under POCSO Act

The court also ordered a compensation of 1 lakh to the survivor

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:37 pm

Opinion: Understanding POCSO And Why Lowering The Age Of Consent Below 18 Is Dangerous

Lowering the age of consent risks weakening child protection, and instead India must focus on fully enforcing POCSO with

NDTV 8 Mar 2026 2:43 pm

Police quiz Mallikarjun Mutya for second day in POCSO Act case

Petition filed by the accused seeking anticipatory bail before the District and Sessions Court in Yadgir will come up fo

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:45 pm

Nashik SHOCKER! Class 10 Students Force Class 5-6 Students For Unnatural Sex; Booked Under POCSO

A shocking incident has come to light from Nashik in Maharashtra, where eight Class 10 students have been booked under t

Web Dunia 5 Mar 2026 12:44 pm

Sharing video or photo of minor girl in Mallikarjun Mutya POCSO case will attract legal action by Yadgir police in Karnataka

Superintendent of Police Prutwik Shankar stated that sharing and uploading information or photos or videos of the minor

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 12:10 pm

Inter Student Delivers Baby at Scanning Centre in Nagarkurnool

The police booked a case under relevant provisions of BNS and POCSO Act and took up investigation

Deccan Chronicle 4 Mar 2026 12:04 pm

When consent becomes a crime: How POCSO is penalising teen romance in India

Indias POCSO Act, meant to protect children from sexual abuse, is increasingly being misused by families to criminalise

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:01 pm

Man Gets 10-Year Jail In Pocso Case

Police said the minor girl was reported missing on January 29, 2023, and was traced on February 8. During investigation,

Deccan Chronicle 3 Mar 2026 3:34 am

Double life sentence for priest convicted in POCSO case

Priest accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the pretext of performing rituals to drive away evil spirits

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 9:19 pm

Allahabad High Court grants interim protection to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

The matter is scheduled for further hearing on March 12

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

Ready for narco test to establish truth in POCSO case: Swami Avimukteshwaranand

Avimukteshwaranand said even if any wrongdoing had occurred, it would not automatically establish who was responsible. T

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 1:24 pm

Under POCSO, consent on trial

For over a decade, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, has served as Indias dedicated law against

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 10:10 am

Avimukteshwaranand files case against accuser, seeks anticipatory bail in sexual abuse FIR

Spiritual figure Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has been accused of sexual abuse, with allegations involving a minor

The Economic Times 26 Feb 2026 5:43 pm

Karnataka Self-Styled Godman Booked Under POCSO For Inappropriate Behaviour With Minor

Mallikarjun Mutya, a popular self-proclaimed seer, faces a POCSO case in Yadgir after a viral video showed alleged misco

News18 26 Feb 2026 11:40 am

Mallikarjun Mutya of Mahal Roja Mutt in Yadgir district of Karnataka booked under POCSO Act for allegedly misbehaving with minor girl

The police action came after Child Development Project Officer, Shahapur, lodged a complaint as per instructions issued

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 11:19 am

Class 10 Student Delivers Baby While Appearing For Board Exam In Madhya Pradesh

A Class 10 student delivered a baby boy during her board exam in Pithampur, Dhar. Police registered a POCSO case and beg

News18 26 Feb 2026 10:23 am

Who is Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati? The POCSO case controversy around the Jyotirmath Shankaracharya explained

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of the Jyotir Math in Uttarakhand, has been booked under POCSO Ac

The Economic Times 26 Feb 2026 9:19 am

Minors sexual assault heinous, says Thane court; sentences man to 10-year RI

Thane: A special POCSO court in Thane has sentenced a man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13

The Siasat Daily 25 Feb 2026 11:46 am

Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati moves Allahabad HC seeking anticipatory bail in POCSO case

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has approached the Allahabad High Court for anticipatory bail. He faces charges of se

The Economic Times 24 Feb 2026 2:23 pm

'Boys Never Entered Gurukul': Swami Avimukteshwaranand Calls POCSO Charges Against Him 'Fabricated'

Swami Avimukteshwaranand denied sexual exploitation claims as false and vowed full cooperation with Jhunsi police after

News18 23 Feb 2026 6:25 pm

Priest booked for sexual assault of minor boy in Maharashtra

Jalna: A priest was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor boy at a pilgrimage centre in Ghansawangi tehsil in

The Siasat Daily 22 Feb 2026 10:38 pm

Five School Staff Arrested Under POCSO in Kendrapara Minor Assault Case

Three teachers, a woman staffer and a peon held after Class 7 students complaint; police and CWC launch detailed probe

Deccan Chronicle 22 Feb 2026 2:58 pm

Five Odisha School Teachers Arrested For Allegedly Raping Class 7 Girl 'Over A Year'

Five teachers in Odishas Kendrapara were arrested for raping a Class 7 girl. BJD demanded strict punishment. POCSO and B

News18 22 Feb 2026 9:26 am

Court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under POCSO ACT

22PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Feb 21: A special POCSO court here on Saturday ordered the Jhunsi Police Station SHO to register an FI

Daily Excelsior 22 Feb 2026 4:05 am

Police Case Against UP Seer To Probe Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Him

A special POCSO court here on Saturday ordered the Jhunsi Police Station SHO to register an FIR against Swami Avimuktesh

NDTV 21 Feb 2026 7:16 pm

UP Court Orders FIR Against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Over Sexual Exploitation Charges

ADJ (POCSO Act) Vinod Kumar Chaurasia ordered the FIR registration and a detailed investigation into allegations of sexu

News18 21 Feb 2026 6:19 pm

UP court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand in sexual exploitation case

A special POCSO court in Prayagraj has ordered the police to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati

The Times of India 21 Feb 2026 5:48 pm

UP court sentences ex-junior engineer, wife to death for sexual exploitation of 33 children

The POCSO court termed the crimes as arest of rare and held Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgawati guilty of systematically a

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 2:21 am

UP: Couple sentenced to death for sexual exploitation of 33 minor boys

Banda: In a landmark verdict, a special court in Uttar Pradeshs Banda on Friday, February 20, sentenced a former junior

The Siasat Daily 20 Feb 2026 7:58 pm

Five, including 15-year-old, booked under POCSO Act for alleged sexual abuse of girl in Kerala

Investigation began when girls family caught a poultry shop owner assaulting her at home. It was revealed that the girl

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 3:37 pm

16-year-old Girl Gangraped in City

A case was registered under relevant sections of the Pocso and the Juvenile Justice Act, and after collection of evidenc

Deccan Chronicle 20 Feb 2026 1:36 am

Prisoners convicted for sedition, rape, offences under POCSO Act, ineligible for release on furlough

The State government has recently notified the Tamil Nadu Prisons (Release on Furlough) Rules, 2026

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 11:22 pm

3-Year-Old Girl Raped in Vizag; Accused Detained

Based on a complaint, the police booked a case under provisions of BNS and POCSO Act and detained the accused

Deccan Chronicle 19 Feb 2026 11:53 am

POCSO case accused escapes from Kerala court before sentencing

Kollam: A POCSO case accused slipped away from the court premises minutes before he was sentenced to a cumulative 23 yea

The Siasat Daily 18 Feb 2026 11:37 am

Nashik: Comprehensive Safety Measures Urged For Women Devotees At Sinhastha Kumbh Mela, Says Dr Neelam Gorhe

Nashik: Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council, Dr Neelam Gorhe, has directed authorities to implement comprehens

Free Press Journal 15 Feb 2026 1:13 pm

Mumbai Shocker: 35-Year-Old Man Molests 14-Year-Old Girl On Karjat-Bound Local Train; Arrested

Mumbai: The Kurla Railway Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old girl on a Karjat-

Free Press Journal 15 Feb 2026 12:29 pm

Thane News: Special POCSO Court Grants Bail To Doctor Accused Of Molesting Minor During Medical Examination

Thane, Feb 14: The Special Court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) in Thane has granted

Free Press Journal 14 Feb 2026 9:08 pm

Mumbai: Oshiwara School Parents Move Bombay HC After Management Announces Closure Over Rent Hike

Mumbai: Parents of students studying at City International School in Oshiwara have approached the Bombay High Court afte

Free Press Journal 14 Feb 2026 5:30 pm

Mumbai: Special POCSO Court Refuses To Discharge Co-Accused In SoBo School Sexual Assault Case

Mumbai: The special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has refused to discharge Sho

Free Press Journal 14 Feb 2026 11:55 am

Mumbai News: Mankhurd Police File Case Against Woman For Assaulting 17-Year-Old

Mumbai: The Mankhurd police have booked a 19-year-old woman for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-o

Free Press Journal 14 Feb 2026 1:30 am

Interest of child paramount, not the interest of perpetrator: HC

The court was hearing a criminal appeal filed by a man against the life sentence awarded to him and another accused in t

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 9:25 pm

Man Jailed Under POCSO For Relationship With Minor Gets Bail After She Turns 18, Marries In Court

On October 7, 2024, the girl's family lodged a complaint at a police station accusing the man of sexually assaulting the

News18 13 Feb 2026 5:56 pm

Kerala motivational speaker and former police officer Philip Mampad detained in POCSO case

Philip Mampad, known for conducting motivational classes for youngsters through offline and online platforms, was taken

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 12:07 pm

Hassan court convicts three under POCSO Act

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 7:24 pm

Man sentenced to 10 years in jail for sexually abusing class 5 girl

Thane: A court in Maharashtras Thane district has sentenced a 35-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for t

The Siasat Daily 11 Feb 2026 12:42 pm

Vijayawada Youth Gets Lifer For Rape And Impregnating Sister

Based on the mothers complaint, Pamidimukkala police registered a case under various sections, including the POCSO Act.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Feb 2026 1:04 pm

Lowering age of consent will undermine child safety: Govt

The Union government has rejected the Supreme Court's suggestion to introduce a Romeo-Juliet clause for genuine adolesce

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 1:03 am

POCSO Accused Gives the Slip to Police During Toilet Break

During a halt at the bus station, the accused allegedly sought permission to use the restroom and took advantage of the

Deccan Chronicle 4 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

SCPCR Lauds Bharosas Child Protection Efforts

38 POCSO convictions in 2025; commission praises victim-centric approach

Deccan Chronicle 4 Feb 2026 12:05 am

How Fast Are Our Fast-Track Courts? Delhi Takes 1,717 Days For POCSO Trials Against One-Year Deadline

Reasons that lead to delay in disposal of cases include availability of physical infrastructure, complexity of facts inv

News18 31 Jan 2026 12:18 pm

Man gets 20 years jail in POCSO case

The Hindu 30 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

Ongole POCSO Court Sentences Accused to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

The SP congratulated the police officers and staff involved in securing the conviction

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jan 2026 9:16 pm

Youth arrested under POCSO Act in Chennai

The case came to light after a medical examination revealed that the 15-year-old girl was pregnant

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 2:32 pm

POCSO Case Accused Held in Uttar Pradesh After 10 Years

The Special Pocso Court, presided over by Judge Paidi Manga Kumari, initially issued a non-bailable warrant and later de

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jan 2026 1:14 am

Don't disclose sexual assault survivor's identity in court documents: Delhi High Court to Police

The Delhi High Court has ordered the city police to strictly protect the identity of sexual assault survivors. The court

The Economic Times 26 Jan 2026 4:22 pm

Constable arrested under POCSO Act

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 11:10 pm

POCSO Victims Nearly Double In 7 Years As Sexual Offences Against Kids Rise Faster Than Overall Crime

The data also shows that girls accounted for over 99 per cent of the rape victims among children below the age of 18 yea

News18 24 Jan 2026 12:14 pm

Man gets 25-year RI for minors sexual assault

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Court of Special Judge (POCSO), East Jaintia Hills, has sentenced Kmenlang Sana, a

The Shillong Times 22 Jan 2026 2:41 am

75-year-old gets three years RI in POCSO case

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 8:45 pm

Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Exploiting Minor Girl

Providing details, SP A.R. Damodar said the Vizianagaram POCSO Special Court delivered the verdict on Tuesday, just over

Deccan Chronicle 21 Jan 2026 2:06 am

Kadapa man gets lifer in POCSO case

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 9:18 pm

Court sentences man to life imprisonment in 5-year-old girls rape-murder case

Ghaziabad: A special POCSO court sentenced a convict to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.30 lakh in connecti

The Siasat Daily 18 Jan 2026 4:56 pm

Gunasekhar Returns with Hard-Hitting Social Drama Euphoria

Eupharia is described as a hard-hitting social commentary on drug addiction, sexual assault on women, the POCSO Act, and

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 12:49 pm

SC floats 'Romeo-Juliet' clause for Pocso; says law is being misused to 'settle scores' in genuine teenage relationships

India's Supreme Court is reviewing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Judges are concerned the law is

The Economic Times 18 Jan 2026 10:36 am

Non-bailable warrant issued against former MP Gorantla Madhav

The warrant was issued as the former MP gave a POCSO Court hearing a miss

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:09 am

Why SC says Pocso needs 'Romeo-Juliet' clause

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 2:34 am

Gujarat man sentenced to death for brutal rape of 7-year-old

Rajkot: A court in Gujarats Rajkot city on Saturday, January 17, sentenced a man to death for raping a seven-year-old gi

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 8:46 pm

House surgeon at government hospital in Thanjavur booked under POCSO Act

According to the police, a few days ago, the accused, who was on night duty, allegedly attempted to molest a 15-year-old

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 4:16 pm

Jodhpur Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping Two Daughters, One For 12 Years

A man in Jodhpur was arrested for raping his two daughters over years. Police acted after an email complaint from the el

News18 16 Jan 2026 2:05 pm

Fisherman gets 20-year sentence for sexually assaulting minor in Thane

Thane: A special POCSO court here has sentenced a fisherman to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting

The Siasat Daily 14 Jan 2026 2:30 pm

Accident leads to rescue of kidnapped children in Dharwad; accused had a POCSO case against him in 2018

The accident at Joida in Uttara Kannada district helped in the miraculous rescue of two children who were allegedly kidn

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 6:00 pm

Victim safety, sanctity of trial paramount to consider bail in POCSO cases: Supreme Court

The Bench held that the April 2025 order of the Allahabad High Court granting bail had resulted in a miscarriage of just

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 9:46 pm

What Is 'Romeo-Juliet' Clause, The Supreme Court Wants Under POCSO Act

The law was first introduced in the United States because there was concern that teenagers in consensual relationships w

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 10:26 am

Should the age of consent be lowered?

While some argue that the current law criminalises consensual relationships among adolescents, others warn that lowering

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:30 am

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers

New data and field reports show that thousands of children and their families still face long trials with little support

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 12:16 am

Young love: on a weaponisation of the POCSO Act

POCSO Act must not allow parental pushback against adolescents

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 12:10 am

Consider Romeo-Juliet Clause In POCSO To Save Genuine Adolescent Relationships: SC To Centre

Supreme Court referred to certain instances, noting the the misuse of the POCSO law in cases involving consensual relati

News18 11 Jan 2026 9:52 pm

BJP drops Badlapur Pocso case accused as councillor

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 1:12 am

Love on trial no more

PETER F BORGES For over a decade, courts, activists, and researchers have been warning that POCSO a law crafted to prot

The Navhind Times 10 Jan 2026 11:43 pm

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO to protect adolescent relationships, Supreme Court tells Centre

Abuse of POCSO, especially by families objecting to romantic involvement among teenagers, has become common, says court;

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:33 pm

What is 'Romeo-Juliet clause'? SC asks Centre to consider its inclusion in POCSO for THIS reason

Amid the ongoing misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012, the Supreme Court has sugg

DNA India 10 Jan 2026 8:38 pm

Teen girl gangraped in abandoned factory in West Bengal, two held

It is alleged that the accused, along with their associates, sexually assaulted the minor inside the closed Hindmotor fa

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 6:35 pm

BJP appoints Badlapur sexual abuse case co-accused as councillor in Thane district

A case was registered against the school management under Section 21(2) of the POCSO Act for not filing a complaint in a

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 11:53 am

Guarding The Young: Child Safety, Trial Integrity Must Trump POCSO Bail Pleas, Says SC

The observations were made as the top court set aside a bail order granted by the Allahabad High Court to a youth from S

News18 10 Jan 2026 4:20 am

15 persons booked under POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor girl in Tiruchi

The crimes came to light during a routine review of old cases by CWC; the survivor was delivered of a baby boy on June 1

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 12:15 am

Man gets 20 years imprisonment in POCSO case

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:32 pm

'Forced me to bed': Teen survivor's chilling allegations against national shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj

The Haryana Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and are carrying out an investigation. Bharadwaj has

DNA India 8 Jan 2026 6:50 pm

State Police Chief seeks inquiry into alleged bail bid in Pathanamthitta POCSO case

According to a complaint submitted to the CM, Pathanamthitta Cyber Cell Circle Inspector B.K. Sunil Krishna attempted to

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 6:46 pm

Who is Ankush Bharadwaj? National shooting coach suspended over sexual assault allegations by 'minor'

A national shooting coach has been suspended after Haryana Police booked him under POCSO for allegedly sexually assaulti

DNA India 8 Jan 2026 11:25 am

National-Level Shooters Sexual Assault Complaint Triggers POCSO Probe Against Coach

The incident allegedly took place on December 16, following the 17-year-olds participation in a national-level shooting

News18 8 Jan 2026 6:18 am

Making Child Touch Private Parts Is Aggravated Sexual Assault: Delhi Court

Making a small child touch one's private parts with sexual intent is aggravated sexual assault under the Protection of C

NDTV 6 Jan 2026 11:37 pm

85-year-old POCSO Case Accused Beaten Up in Alappuzha Jail on New Year's Eve

Somehow, the other inmate, facing various cases of theft and engaging in fights, found out that the 85-year-old man was

Deccan Chronicle 6 Jan 2026 1:15 pm

The Sengar Case Highlights Why POCSO Urgently Needs Reform

At the heart of the controversy lies a deceptively simple question: who qualifies as a public servant under criminal law

News18 5 Jan 2026 1:58 pm

Six-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gangraped, Murdered In UPs Bulandshahr; Accused Shot In Encounter

Police registered a case under Sections 70(2) and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5(m) and 6 of

News18 3 Jan 2026 3:00 pm

Father booked under Pocso Act for raping minor daughter

Following the incident, the girl was rushed to the area hospital for treatment

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 1:52 pm

No repeated cross-exam for Pocso survivor, says Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a trafficking survivor cannot be repeatedly cross-examined, setting aside a trial

The Times of India 3 Jan 2026 4:19 am

Madhya Pradesh HC upholds 20-year RI for man who married survivor

The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Pocso court's 20-year sentence for a man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-

The Times of India 1 Jan 2026 6:31 am

Secunderabad GRP records rise in molestation and POCSO cases in 2025; overall crime dips by 8%

A total of 500 children were rescued by the GRP in 2025, compared to 84 in 2024

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 2:53 pm

Law on suspension of sentence

In life imprisonment cases like Kuldeep Singh Sengars, what factors must appellate courts weigh before suspending a sent

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 8:30 am

SHRC orders 9 lakh compensation to POCSO survivor in Vellore

The SHRC Chairperson also ordered that the compensation should be deposited in the survivors bank account within a month

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 5:30 am

Cybercrime cases recorded a decline in NTR District this year

Overall crime rate went down by 21.66%, while property offences, crimes against women, POCSO cases, road accidents also

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:19 am

Prakasam Police Crack Gang Rape And Murder Of Minor Girl

Initially registered under various sections, including the POCSO Act, 2012, the case took a crucial turn after the post-

Deccan Chronicle 30 Dec 2025 9:35 pm

Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar's jail term stayed by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has halted the release of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. This follows a Delhi High Court or

The Economic Times 29 Dec 2025 11:52 pm

Man gets five-year jail term in POCSO case

The Hindu 29 Dec 2025 6:52 pm

'Will not rest until he is hanged': Unnao rape survivor welcomes SC intervention, vowes to continue legal fight

The Unnao rape survivor on Monday expressed satisfaction in the Supreme Court order which stayed the Delhi High Court or

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 5:22 pm

'We are worried': What SC said on convict Kuldeep Sengar's bail; the 'public servant' question

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Unnao rape case. It has halted the Delhi high court's decision to suspend former

The Times of India 29 Dec 2025 3:45 pm

Unnao Rape Case: What Is A Special Leave Petition Filed By CBI Against Relief To Sengar?

The CBI, in its Special Leave Petition, has contended that the Delhi HC erred by declaring that Kuldeep Singh Sengar was

News18 29 Dec 2025 9:26 am

Tirupati police open 187 POCSO sheets, step up monitoring of accused

Nine convictions recorded in child sexual offence cases in 2025 as cybercrime numbers dip but financial losses rise

The Hindu 28 Dec 2025 8:40 pm

Unnao rape case: SC to hear CBI plea against suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life term on Monday

The Supreme Court will hear the CBI's plea challenging the Delhi High Court's order suspending expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep

The Economic Times 28 Dec 2025 1:48 pm

Kuldeep Sengar: Power lord from the hinterland reemerges

Indian judiciary has an image to protect. When a victim becomes helpless and sees other pillars of democracy crumbling,

The New Indian Express 28 Dec 2025 9:11 am

2-day orientation programme on POCSO Act begins

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (P

Daily Excelsior 28 Dec 2025 4:56 am

Unnao rape case: CBI cites Advani judgment to seek Sengar bail nixing

The CBI has urged the Supreme Court to overturn a Delhi High Court decision that excluded MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar from

The Times of India 28 Dec 2025 2:25 am

Case Under Anti-Child Abuse Act Can't Be Dismissed If Victim Turns Hostile: Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld the jail term of a man for raping his minor stepdaughter, observing that guilt under the

NDTV 28 Dec 2025 12:35 am

Crimes Against Women Up 14% In Vizianagaram Despite Overall Crime Drop

Crimes against children under the POCSO Act remained almost stable, with 58 cases in 2024 and 57 in 2025. Cases involvin

Deccan Chronicle 27 Dec 2025 10:43 pm

Justice Delayed: The Unnao rape survivor's long-running legal battle

LUCKNOW: At a time when the pillars of democracy appear to be crumbling incessantly, the judiciary is still considered t

The New Indian Express 27 Dec 2025 3:47 pm

POCSO cases up 27 pc, crimes against women rise 6 pc in Hyderabad in 2025

Hyderabad: In a worrying trend, crimes against women and children increased in Hyderabad in 2025, with cases involving w

The Siasat Daily 27 Dec 2025 1:09 pm

Unnao rape case: CBI approaches SC against Delhi HC order suspending sentence of former BJP MLA

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday approached the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order suspen

The New Indian Express 26 Dec 2025 11:05 pm

Saying love you outrages modesty of women: Chhattisgarh HC

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court, hearing the appeal against the conviction judgment order of the trial court, ruled

The New Indian Express 25 Dec 2025 9:28 am

Unnao rape case: Delhi high court says Kuldeep Singh Sengar not 'public servant' under Pocso Act

Move comes even as plea against life term is pending

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 1:19 am

Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge Delhi HC order; survivor meets Rahul Gandhi, seeks assistance

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which probed the 2017 Unnao rape case will immediately challenge in the Supre

The New Indian Express 25 Dec 2025 1:06 am

Soldier convicted under POCSO Act

Compensation awarded to minor who was sexually assaulted after being promised of marriage

The Hindu 24 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

Holding a woman's hand, pulling her and saying 'I love you' amounts to outraging her modesty: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that holding a womans hand, pulling her, and saying I love you amount to outraging

The New Indian Express 24 Dec 2025 7:11 pm

Mathura man gets life for raping 13-year-old mentally challenged girl

A 34-year-old man from Mathura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:21 am

Three, including TMC leader, his son sentenced to life imprisonment in Hanshkhali schoolgirl gang rape case

KOLKATA: Three persons, including a ruling Trinamool Congress leader and his son, were sentenced to life imprisonment af

The New Indian Express 23 Dec 2025 4:55 pm

Bulandshahr gang-rape case: All five convicts sentenced to life imprisonment

LUCKNOW: After nearly nine years of legal proceedings, five convicts of the Bulandshahr NH-91 gang rape case were senten

The New Indian Express 22 Dec 2025 6:26 pm

Sleeping pills, locked room, stabbing: How a 17-year-old allegedly plotted her fathers murder with her lover in Gujarat

A 17-year-old girl allegedly conspired with her lover to kill her father. He had repeatedly opposed their relationship.

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 1:00 pm

9 years after NH-91 horror, UP court convicts 5 in mother-daughter gangrape, sentencing tomorrow

Nine years after a brutal gang rape and assault on NH-91, a special Pocso court convicted five men. The horrific 2016 in

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 3:41 am

FIR against dad for sex abuse after Class IX girl confides in Mission Shakti team at school

A Mission Shakti outreach program in a Lucknow school empowered a Class IX student to report alleged sexual abuse by her

The Times of India 20 Dec 2025 11:57 pm

Five accused convicted in 2016 Bulandshahr gang rape case

Nearly a decade after a horrific crime that shook the nation, the city court at Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh convicted a

The New Indian Express 20 Dec 2025 8:43 pm

Minor girl drugs father, plots his murder with lover in Gujarats Vadodara

AHMEADBAD: A murder has shaken Gujarats Vadodara district, with police alleging that a minor girl, driven by a forbidden

The New Indian Express 20 Dec 2025 5:47 pm

Security Guard Gets 25 years RI in POCSO Case in Secunderabad

During investigation, the police collected necessary scientific, medical and documentary evidence and a charge sheet was

Deccan Chronicle 20 Dec 2025 8:28 am

Sex assault: Ex-principal jailed after sign language testimony

A special Pocso court sentenced a former headmaster and retired teacher of a school for the deaf to two years' rigorous

The Times of India 20 Dec 2025 12:33 am

Man convicted under POCSO for raping minor girl in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A man has been convicted under the POCSO Act for the rape of a minor girl in Hyderabad. The court has awarded

The Siasat Daily 19 Dec 2025 10:03 pm

UP Man, Sister Get Life Imprisonment Over 13-Year-Old Girl's Rape

A special POCSO court here on Friday convicted and sentenced a 24-year-old man and his married sister to life imprisonme

NDTV 19 Dec 2025 9:24 pm

India marks first-ever milestone by clearing more child sexual abuse cases than filed

A report by C-LAB for Children says courts across the country disposed of 87,754 POCSO cases in 2025 against 80,320 new

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 12:20 pm

Temple priest sentenced to three years in jail over harassment of minor girl in Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: A court in Dehradun has sentenced a local temple priest to three years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually h

The New Indian Express 19 Dec 2025 12:26 am

Man attempts to rape toddler girl in UP's Balrampur, held after encounter

BALRAMPUR: A rape attempt was made on a three-year-old girl in the Dehat area here after which police swung into action

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 7:31 pm

Social media influencer booked under POCSO Act

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 10:49 pm

SC saves Karate teacher from arrest in POCSO case filed by former student

Interim protection granted despite denial of anticipatory bail by trial court and High Court

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:39 pm

Three Men Booked for Sexual Assault of Diploma Student in Anantapur

Victim trapped by men she met in a bus, auto, and college; Police register POCSO case after complaint

Deccan Chronicle 12 Dec 2025 8:56 am

Odisha man arrested under POCSO Act escapes

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 7:42 pm

Youth Arrested In POCSO Case In Kathua, Handed Over To Punjab Police

Jammu, Dec 10: A youth, wanted by the Punjab Police for his alleged involvement in a case registered under Protection of

Daily Excelsior 10 Dec 2025 4:35 pm

Jani Master Is Jubilant After His Wife Wins Union Elections

Janis celebratory appearance comes at a time when he continues to face a POCSO case filed at the Raidurgam Police Statio

Deccan Chronicle 10 Dec 2025 12:00 pm