Latehar Rape Case: Two Held Under BNS, POCSO Act
Police in Latehar, Jharkhand, have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl. T
UP Shocker: 11-Year-Old Boy Assaults 3-Year-Old Child on Diwali Night in Ballia
An 11-year-old boy has been detained in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-and-a-half-year
11-Year-Old Detained In Ballia Child Assault Case
An 11-year-old boy has been detained in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-and-a-half-year
Man Gets 20 Years For Minor Rape In Thane
A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, has sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeated
Gujarat deported 2,412 illegal foreign nationals, filed 92 pc chargesheets within 60 days: HM Shah
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Gujarat has deported 2,412 illegal foreign nationals and filed charge sheets with
Special Public Prosecutors appointed to conduct trial in POCSO Act cases against Veeramani
Veeramani and his associates are facing seven cases under the POCSO Act and one case of abetment to suicide of a minor
Man Jailed For Child Sexual Assault
A special court in Latur has sentenced Govind Sadhu Naikwade to five years in jail and fined him Rs 5000 for sexually as
Man Gets 20 years' RI in POCSO case in Medchal-Malkajgiri District
The court has also imposed a five of Rs.6,500 on the accused Etikela Rajashekar and compensation of Rs.3 lakh to the vic
Navsari Collector Office Additional Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026
Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Navsari (Navsari Collector Office) has released Notification No. MAG/AP
Expedite probe in POCSO cases: Sajjanar urges govt doctors
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Thursday, November 5, urged doctors from government hospitals
Sajjanar Holds Coordination Meet With Government Doctors for Speedy Justice in POCSO Cases
Hyderabad police chief V.C. Sajjanar discussed faster medical reports, charge sheets and stronger coordination with gove
Hyderabad: Madarsa Teacher Booked in POCSO Case for Assault on 11 YO Student
Masi, a native of Bihar, was working with Dawat-Ul-Islam Charity Group madrasas, police said.
Cabinet Approves 850 Fast Track Courts Till 2031 With
The Union Cabinet extends the scheme for five years, adding 71 courts to expedite trials in rape and POCSO cases.
Cabinet Grants 5-Year Extension to Fast Track Courts, Expands Network to 850 for Rape & POCSO Trials
Maniyoor Residents Celebrate Arrest In POCSO Case
An expatriate businessman, Abdul Rafeeq, has been arrested in a controversial POCSO case in Kerala after the High Court
Valayam POCSO: One Arrested, Five Others Probed
A 76-year-old man, Majeed, has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy in Valayam
High Court frees 5 men, says jail would break families
Shillong, Nov 4: The Meghalaya High Court of Meghalaya has quashed five POCSO cases in two days, holding that in each ca
Two 17-year-old students sexually assaulted at party, two booked under PoCSO
From less delay to faster justice: PM Modi on Cabinet approval to fast track court scheme extension
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) From less delay to faster justice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his offic
Girl Students Allegedly Assaulted In Hyderabad
Two girl students in Hyderabad were allegedly sexually assaulted by two men after being made to drink alcohol at a party
Islamic preacher sexually abused minor for months, held under POCSO
Keralam: A 34-year-old Islamic preacher and a prominent social media influencer from Keralam has been arrested for alleg
Cabinet clears expansion of Fast Track Special Courts from 779 to 850
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) In a bid to reduce the pendency of rape and child sexual offence cases, the Union
Cabinet Clears Extension Of 850 Fast-Track Courts For Child Abuse Cases
These courts are dedicated to the time-bound trial and disposal of pending cases related to rape and crimes under the Pr
Cabinet Approves 5-Year Extension for Fast Track Special Courts to Expedite Rape and POCSO Cases
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Sch
Union Cabinet Approves Extension Of 850 Fast Track Special Courts For Rape And POCSO Cases
Govt approves strengthening of fast track courts to deal with child abuse
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the strengthening and extension of 850 fast track courts to deal with child abus
Man Gets 10 Years In POCSO Case Despite Marrying Victim
A district court in Latur has sentenced a 35-year-old man, Vipul Sakharam Bankar, to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for
Cabinet clears Rs 3,788 crore to strengthen 850 fast-track courts for rape, POCSO cases
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of 850 Fast Track Special Courts for quick disposal of cases. The scheme aim
Bail Horror: POCSO Accused Stabs Victim
A 22-year-old man, Muhammed Adinan, accused in a POCSO case, was arrested after he allegedly barged into the victim's ho
Malkajgiri Constable Wins Hearts by Caring for Infant during POCSO Court Inquiry
Lawyers and police personnel commended Deep for embodying motherhood and humanity in khaki
Five Arrests in Jharkhand After Gang Rape of Minor Surfaces Months Later
A 14-year-old girl in Jharkhand was gang-raped. Police have registered a case under POCSO after the incident was reporte
POCSO Cases: Panel Reviews Pendency In Four States
A parliamentary committee on Monday reviewed the large number of pending sexual offence cases against children under the
78-year-old paediatrician sentenced to 47 years in POCSO case in Keralam
Tamil Nadu: Police seek passport suspension of Veeramani's aide in POCSO case
Tamil Nadu police are investigating absconding businessman N Prakash amid the ongoing Veeramani POCSO case. Authorities
Police seek cancellation of passport of Gem Veeramanis aide in connection with Pocso case probes
Gem Veeramani case: Greater Chennai Police seek cancellation of Prakash Kanniahs passport
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the POCSO Act cases involving the businessman and others condu
Vlogger Arrested For Child Abuse Under Pretext Of Prayer Healing
A 34-year-old vlogger and director of an Islamic academy, Mohammed Niyas Jouhari, has been arrested in Ochira, Kerala, f
POCSO Act accused who went missing from hospital arrested
The autorickshaw driver allegedly sexually assaulted the girl while she was travelling to school in his vehicle
Tamil Nadu to Establish 26 New POCSO Courts and 4 Narcotics Courts
Tamil Nadu government announces the establishment of 26 new POCSO courts and 4 narcotics courts to expedite justice for
Tamil Nadu to set up 26 new POCSO courts, four courts for drug cases
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the establishment of 26 additional special co
POCSO Accused Arrested in Chennai After Going Missing From Hospital
The man was accused of sexually harassing an eight-year-old girl while she was travelling in his auto-rickshaw to school
Auto Driver Arrested In POCSO Case
A 61-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Chennai was arrested for sexually harassing an eight-year-old girl. He was apprehe
TN Govt Sanctions 26 New POCSO Special Courts To Speed Up Justice
Currently, 22 special courts are functional in the state exclusively for POCSO cases, and four more are nearing operatio
Tamil Nadu to set up 26 POCSO Act courts and four NDPS courts
With the addition of these POCSO Act courts, there will be 52 special courts across 47 police districts
Teacher Arrested After Class 9 Student's Suicide In Tumakuru
A class 9 student in Tumakuru, Karnataka, died by suicide. Her mother alleges the girl was sexually and mentally harasse
Man arrested under POCSO for assaulting 3-year-old girl in Bengal's Dattapukur
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) A man in his forties was arrested in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district for
Mathura POCSO court sentences man to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) A special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Ac
Goa Cop, Woman Booked For Minor's Sexual Assault
A police inspector and a woman have been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl multiple times inside a p
Minor Girl Conversion: Three Arrested In Gujarat
Police in Gujarat have arrested three individuals for allegedly luring a minor girl into converting to Islam. The girl w
Bombay HC grants anticipatory bail to three women in POCSO case
Court notes allegations of sexual assault primarily concerned main accused; says custodial interrogation of applicants i
Minor Tribal Girl Sexually Abused In Baran, Critical
A 13-year-old tribal girl in Baran district was allegedly sexually abused, leading to critical injuries and emergency su
PoCSO accused sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in Hyderabad
Man Gets 20 Years RI in POCSO Case in Pahadisherif
The court directed that financial compensation of Rs.1.50 lakh be awarded to the victim
Asaram faces fresh legal trouble after delayed return to Jodhpur jail following medical parole
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) Self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in a rape case involving
Delhi court gives Brij Bhushan final chance to reply to wrestlers appeal against acquittal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) A Delhi court on Wednesday granted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Pr
Two police officers suspended over alleged lapses in Payyoli POCSO case probe in Keralam
Disciplinary action against the officers following backlash over failure to arrest accused prior to his bail
Justice For Child: Thane Court Delivers 20-Year Sentence
A special POCSO court in Thane has sentenced Aakash Baburao Thorat to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually assau
Newspaper Owner Gets 10 Life Terms For Child Rape
Bhopal's special POCSO court has sentenced former newspaper owner Pyare Miyan to 10 life imprisonments and a Rs 77.64 la
Bombay HC to Maharashtra govt: Money for other things, not for Pocso victims rehab after MTP?
Rajasthan High Court clarifies transfer rules for prisoners convicted of rape, POCSO crimes
Fresh Case Registered Against Granite Baron Gem Veeramani in POCSO Scandal
According to police, a total of eight individuals have been arrested in the ongoing investigation so far
Gem Granites Veeramani case: Chennai Police issue LOC restraining five suspects from leaving India
One more POCSO Act case against Gem Granites owner Veeramani
Gem Granites Veeramani case: Chennai Police issue LOC restraining five suspects from leaving India
One more POCSO Act case against Gem Granites owner Veeramani
Court revokes bail of accused in POCSO case
The petition seeking cancellation of bail was filed by Koyilandy Circle Inspector. The accused is currently undergoing t
School Employee Arrested In Jhansi For Alleged Rape Of Minor
A private school employee in Jhansi has been arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 16-year-old schoolgirl. Th
Seven Accused In Siddipet Teen Assault Case
Police in Siddipet district have arrested four men and apprehended three minors in connection with the alleged sexual as
Seven arrested in Telangana POCSO case including three juveniles
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Veeramani's Daughter Stopped At Chennai Airport
Archana Veeramani, daughter of jailed granite baron R Veeramani, was deboarded from a Singapore-bound flight at Chennai
Chennai: SIT deplanes, detains daughter of granite baron Veeramani facing POCSO cases
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 23 (IANS) The daughter of granite businessman R. Veeramani, who is facing POCSO cases, was o
2 Men Check Into Hotel With Minors, Child Abuse Case Invoked In Tamil Nadu
After speaking to the girls, the authorities registered a case under the POCSO Act and arrested the two men. The girls h
Fast-track court sentences 65-year-old to life for raping minor
Hyderabad: In a rape and POCSO case registered by the Jeedimetla police in 2015, a 65-year-old man was sentenced to life
POCSO Survivor Cannot Be Denied Compensation Due to Absence of Injury Marks: Allahabad HC
According to the court compensation cannot be denied solely because the medical report does not record injuries.
POCSO survivor cannot be denied compensation solely due to absence of injury marks: Allahabad HC
The case relates to an FIR registered at Sarojini Nagar police station in Lucknow on December 7, 2022. A chargesheet in
Landmark POCSO Ruling: Medical Report Not Sole Basis For Compensation
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that survivors of sexual assault under the POCSO Act cannot be denied compensation so
Nanded Police Act Swiftly In Minor Molestation Case
Nanded police in Maharashtra have filed a chargesheet within 24 hours in a molestation case involving a minor girl. A 20
20-Year Jail Term For Man In Latur Child Assault Case
A special court in Latur, Maharashtra, has sentenced Chumbalya alias Ritesh Rajnand Kasbe to 20 years of rigorous impris
Telangana did not figure among top States with improvements in dealing with POCSO cases
Out of 31,117 cumulative POCSO cases registered in Telangana in over a decade, about 52.54% remain pending trial due to
Tirunelveli: Mohammed Ibrahim Arrested Under POCSO For Sexually Harassing 11-Year-Old Girl
A 29-year-old man was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually
Man Sentenced To Life For Kidnapping, Raping 6-Year-Old Girl In UP In 2024
The POCSO court directed that the entire fine amount be given to the survivor, government lawyer Vikrant Rathi told PTI.
Life Sentence For Child Rapist In Muzaffarnagar
A special court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a man named Bittu to life imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl in
A Mumbai special POCSO court has jailed a 50-year-old contractor for five years for sexually assaulting a four-year-old
Mangaluru: Catholic Church Priest Arrested In POCSO Case Over Alleged Sexual Abuse Of 50 Minor Boys
A Catholic priest associated with St Vincent Ferrer Church in Valencia, Mangaluru, Karnataka, has been arrested over all
Gujarats Swift Justice: 1,785 POCSO Cases Resolved in Five Years
Gujarat courts have resolved 1,785 POCSO cases in five years, with 908 receiving life sentences and 16 death penalties.
SIT Conducts Raids at Places Connected to Veeramani, Arrests Manager
It is alleged that money was given to many influential persons by Veeramani to escape from the Pocso cases against him
Latur Minor Assault: One Accused Held
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have arrested one of four accused involved in assaulting and stripping a minor boy four mo
Mangaluru priest remanded in custody in POCSO minor harassment case
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Key conduit in Gem Granites Veeramani case arrested
Seventh POCSO Act case booked against the octogenarian businessman
J&K Crime Branch files charge sheet against 15 accused in Kishtwar minor's rape & murder case
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 18 (IANS) J&K Crime Branch has filed the charge sheet against 15 accused in the Kishtwar minor
Manager Arrested In Veeramani Minor Abuse Case
Police have arrested Sakthivel, manager of Gem Granites, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of minors by granit
Life Imprisonment For Child Rapist In Muzaffarnagar
A POCSO court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a man named Papu to life imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl. The c
SIT Intensifies Interrogation of Granite Businessman R. Veeramani in POCSO Cases
The SIT has increased its questioning of granite businessman R. Veeramani, accused of sexually exploiting minors, follow
Woman Kills Husband Over Daughter's Harassment, Dumps Body On Tracks
An Odisha-native woman has been taken into custody in Kochi for allegedly murdering her husband, Ajeeta Naik, and dumpin
Nagpur: Minor gives birth after alleged sexual abuse by man she met at school, POCSO case filed
A 16-year-old student in Nagpur has given birth to a baby after allegedly being sexually exploited by an 18-year-old man
Delhi High Court grants bail to accused in POCSO case citing consensual adolescent relationship
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POCSO Case: SIT Interrogates Granite Baron Veeramani
The police have intensified questioning of granite baron R Veeramani, arrested and lodged in prison in connection with a
Gujarat: Teacher Arrested for Abusing Four Girl Students
A complaint under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and charges of rape were registered at Jaf
Special Court for Exclusive Trial of POCSO Act cases inaugurated in Tiruchi
Chief Justice, Madras High Court inaugurates the Special Court through video conference from Chennai
Mangaluru: POCSO Case Registered Against Church Priest
According to the FIR, the boy had visited the church for prayers when the priest allegedly befriended him by offering hi
Man gets 47 years rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case in Malappuram
Court directs District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme
Kataka POCSO Court Sentences School Van Driver to 20 Years for Molesting Two Minor Sisters
In a major verdict emphasizing child safety and swift judicial action, the Special POCSO Court in Kataka sentenced a 55-
Teacher Booked For Harassing Students
A Zilla Parishad school teacher in Georai tehsil, Beed, was booked under the POCSO Act on Thursday for allegedly sexuall
Hyderabad man accused of filming minor girl while bathing found dead
Hyderabad: A man accused of filming a minor girl in Hyderabad while she was bathing allegedly died by suicide at his sis
NHRC member flags social media firms non-compliance with SC order on reporting child abuse cases
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Thursday
Shamli Court Jails Man For 20 Years In Minor Rape Case
A special POCSO court in Kairana, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Kapil Sharma to 20 years in prison and imposed a Rs 60,00
SC to hear Asarams appeal against life sentence in minor rape case on Nov 17
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday listed for November 17 the appeal filed by self-s
Minor allegedly assaulted at Pune temple while visiting with parents; worker held
Police in Pune arrested a daily-wage worker on Monday over the alleged sexual assault of a minor inside a temple a day e
Headmaster Arrested In Odisha For Sexual Harassment
A government residential school headmaster in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing
Crucial evidence seized in POCSO Act case against Gem Granite Veeramani
Photographs of minor girls, including some survivors, found in the residence of the businessman: police sources
Haryana Teen Accused In Child Abuse Case
A four-year-old boy was allegedly sexually abused by a 14-year-old neighbour in Pehowa, Haryana. The incident came to li
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison in POCSO case
A special court for POCSO cases in Tiruvallur found the accused, M. Ramakrishnan, guilty of abducting and sexually assau
'Advance injustice': Allahabad HC flags POCSO Act's rigid application in minor couple cases
Child Assault On Ship: Teacher Arrested
A madrasa teacher, Sayid Mohammed Naufal, was arrested in Kochi for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl o
Hyderabad man convicted under POCSO to serve 20 years in prison
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old Hyderabad resident was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)
Serious Case of Sexual Assault on 12-Year-Old Girl in Jharkhand Sparks Immediate Action
A 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand is hospitalized after alleged sexual assault, prompting swift legal action under the POC
Gem Granite Veeramani Booked in 6th POCSO Case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Pocso cases against Gem Granites Veeramani have filed another Poc
Madras High Court acquits death row convict from POCSO Act charge
Justices Anita Sumanth and Sunder Mohan, however, confirm his conviction for murder of a nine-year-old girl and modify t
Two Held For Minor Assault In Perumbavoor
Two men, Vishnu (36) and Vijayan (58), were arrested in Perumbavoor, Kochi, for allegedly abducting and sexually assault
Latur Child Abuse: NCW Seeks Probe
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report detailing the alleged sexual abu
Ludhiana: Man Booked For Allegedly Assaulting Infant
Police in Ludhiana have booked a 35-year-old man, Sanjay Kumar, for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-month-old girl.
Fifth POCSO Act case against Gem Granite Veeramani
The SIT will take custody of R. Veeramani in a second case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, po
Latur School Founder Held For Sexual Assault, SIT Probes
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a woman IPS officer has been formed in Latur, Maharashtra, to probe the allege
Delhi HC acquits man convicted of sexually assaulting minor
Justice Madhu Jain set aside the mans conviction and 20-year sentence under the POCSO Act, holding that contradictions i
Civil Surgeon Held In Koderma Over Minor Exploitation
A civil surgeon in Jharkhand's Koderma district was arrested on Sunday morning following a complaint by a minor girl. Th
Chittorgarh Court Sentences Man to 20 Years of Rigorous Imprisonment in Minor
Chittorgarh, October 11 (Udaipur Kiran): A special court in Chittorgarh has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous impr
Bail of 3 accused persons rejected in Chatroo case
Jammu Tawi, OCTOBER 10: The Prosecution Department, J&K, today commended its Public Prosecutors, whose firm and well-rea
Tolichowki: 8 held for trafficking, exploitation of minor girl
Hyderabad: The Tolichowki police have arrested eight persons in connection with the alleged trafficking and sexual explo
Teacher Arrested For Molesting Girl Student
A 45-year-old teacher in Balasore, Odisha, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly molesting a Class V girl student durin
Man Held For Assaulting Minor Daughters In Latur
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, arrested a man on Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting his two minor daughters, aged
Delhi Court dismisses Parvesh Verma's complaint against Saurabh Bharadwaj
A Delhi court on Saturday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Delhi minister Parvesh Verma against Aam Aa
Principal Held For Harassing Class 11 Student
A principal of a private inter college in Muzaffarnagar was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Class 11 girl st
Jamnagar POCSO court sentences accused to death for girl
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Raipur: Man Held For Child Rape
A man has been arrested in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl. The accused, Pramanand Dhru
Death Penalty For Niece's Murder In Jamnagar
A special POCSO court in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has sentenced a man to death under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for the
Amroha Court: Life Term For Minor Rape Convict
A Special POCSO Court in Amroha has sentenced a man named Bunty to life imprisonment for raping a minor girl. The verdic
Rarest of rare: Gujarat court sentences man to death for murder of eight-year-old girl
Digital Desk | Jamnagar, Oct 9 (IANS) A special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court in Gujarats Ja
Man Gets 20 Years In Latur Sexual Assault Case
A Latur court sentenced Kiran Ashok Kushbhage to 20 years in jail and fined him Rs 5,000 for sexually assaulting a minor
POCSO Case: Duo Gets 10 Years For 2019 Rape
A special POCSO court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a man and a woman to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000
Man Sentenced to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment Under POCSO Act
The court, in its October 8 order, also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with an additional 30 days of simple imprisonment i
Rajasthan records decline in crime; offences against women, children also fall
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 9 (IANS) Rajasthan has recorded a decline in the total number of registered criminal cases du
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man previously convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)
Kendujhar POCSO Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Minor
Delivering a decisive verdict in a heinous crime against a minor, the Kendujhar Additional District Judge and POCSO Cour
Police Appeal To Minor Victims In Latur School Sexual Harassment Case
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have appealed to minor girl students who may have been sexually harassed by the founder of
When childhood feels unsafe: POCSO cases in A.P.s Rayalseema
Rayalaseemas POCSO cases reveal a troubling mix of vulnerability, silence and delayed intervention, even as police inves
Justice E.V. Venugopal passes order not to publish, telecast Bageerath POCSO case content
POCSO accused prisoner escapes during treatment at KKGMCH, held in Eraniel
School Teacher Arrested In Jharkhand For Alleged Minor Exploitation
A school teacher in Jharkhand's Garhwa district was arrested on Thursday for allegedly abducting and sexually exploiting
Court extends Judicial custody of three accused for 14 days in Astha Kunj Gang rape case
The Saket court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of three accused arrested in the Astha Kunj Park gang rape cas
School Principal Arrested In Latur For Alleged Sexual Harassment
A private school founder and principal in Latur has been arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing minor gir
Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Bus Driver, Conductor In Rape Case
Two accused face charges under BNS and POCSO Act over alleged assault of 16-year-old
Charges Framed Against Bus Crew In Teen Rape Case
A Delhi court has framed charges against a bus driver and conductor for the alleged kidnapping and gang-rape of a 16-yea
Police in Thrissur have registered a case under the POCSO Act against a female social media influencer and motivational
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Accused in POCSO Case, Citing Victims Statements
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 20-year-old accused in a POCSO case, highlighting the victims initial stateme
Rajasthan Police warns against accessing or sharing CSAM
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Branch (R4C) of Rajasthan Police has issued a public-interest adviso
Victim's initial statement, romantic relationship mitigating factors in POCSO bail plea: Delhi HC
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 20-year-old man accused under the POCS
Sexual abuse of boys: 62 POCSO cases recorded in Telangana in nine months
Officials say several cases remain unreported as families fear stigma and loss of family prestige; 127 male child victim
Begumpet: Police Book Man Under POCSO for Assaulting 8-Year-Old Daughter
According to the complaint, the child's mother approached the police after noticing that the accused had been behaving i
Kanyakumari: Church Teacher Arrested Under POCSO For Allegedly Sexually Harassing 12-Year-Old Boy
A 55-year-old church teacher was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Kanyakuma
UP Man Gets 20 Years RI For Raping 7-Year-Old
A special POCSO court in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a 47-year-old man, Govind Das alias Bablu Kushwaha, to 20
A POCSO court in Bhubaneswar has sentenced Dillip Bhoi to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an eight-year-old
Teacher arrested under POCSO Act for sexually harassing a 13-year-old boy
Teacher arrested under POCSO Act for sexually harassing a 13-year-old boy
Bhubaneswar POCSO Court Sentences Minor Rape Convict to 25 Years Rigorous Imprisonment
A Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) in Bhubaneswar has sentenced 24-year-old Dillip Bhoi to 25 years of rigorous imprison
Delhi court grants regular bail to influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in assault case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Patiala House Court has granted regular bail to self-styled influencer Swatan
Woman Stabbed In Nanded Over Rejected Proposal
A 19-year-old woman in Nanded, Maharashtra, was seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times by a 21-year-old ma
Chennai police arrest three former employees in Veeramani POCSO case
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Father Arrested In Bengaluru For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Daughter
A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually assaulting his eight-year-old hearing-impaired daughter. The
HC asks Delhi Police to consider dedicated POCSO probe teams in every district
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the Commissioner of Police to consider setting
Delhi CM mandates strict action and unified support for POCSO cases at Sakhi centres
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Awareness and Parental Responsibility Key to Child Protection, Say Delhi Officials
Delhi officials emphasize the need for parental responsibility in child protection during a recent event focused on the
Yet another POCSO case booked against Gem Granites Veeramani
This is the fifth case filed against him
22-year-old man gets seven years RI for sexual assault
The accused, Hail Raju, was sentenced by Special Judge Anju Meera Birla, Fast Track Special Court (POCSO), Thiruvanantha
What is the Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO Act case all about? | Explained
Veeramani had rented a bungalow at Teynampet in Chennai. Over a period of years, multiple minor girls were taken to the
Retired official arrested under POCSO Act in Ongole after girls friend calls 112
The police say the girl and a friend from a welfare hostel were taken to the accuseds house by the hostel cook; the Mini
Man Gets Life Term For Sexual Assault On 4-Year-Old
A Hyderabad court sentenced a 76-year-old man to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl under th
76-yr-old gets life term for sexually assaulting four-year-old
Hyderabad: A local court here on Thursday sentenced a 76-year-old man to rigorous imprisonment for the remainder of his
Gem Granites Veeramani, his two accomplices in POCSO Act case detained under Goondas Act
The police said that so far, four cases have been registered under various provisions of the law based on complaints aga
Gem Granites Veeramani, two accomplices in POCSO case detained under Goondas Act
A press release from the office of Commissioner said the action was taken as part of the polices efforts to curb the act
Gem Granites Veeramani, two accomplices in POCSO case detained under Goondas Act
A press release from the office of Commissioner said the action was taken as part of the polices efforts to curb the act
Deputy Commissioner V.V. Geethanjali, one of the officers in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the POCSO Act
Private school PE teacher arrested under POCSO Act in Andhras Kuppam
The arrest comes less than a month after two government physical education teachers in Kakinada were suspended over sexu
Teacher Held For Molesting Minor Dalit Girl
A 35-year-old dance teacher in Odisha was arrested for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old Dalit student during a festiva
Krishnagiri district administration invites support persons to handle POCSO cases
Krishnagiri district administration invites support persons to handle POCSO cases
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan simply adjourns by four weeks a plea by DMK to inquire Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Mi
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan calls for status report from an SIT probing the POCSO case against R. Veeramani of Gem Grani
Bengal tops child marriage, underage motherhood concerns, Adhikari vows zero tolerance
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 30 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday expressed concern over th
Granite Baron Gem Veeramani Booked Under POCSO Act in Suicide Case
Already a POSCO case has been booked against Veeramani and now a fresh case has been registered following a complaint fr
R. Veeramani booked for abetting suicide of minor
Chennai Police also book third case against the octogenarian businessmen under the POCSO Act
The two were arrested for abetting the crimes committed by Veeramani
Keralam Court Jails Man For 20 Years In Child Assault Case
A POCSO court in Keralam has sentenced a 64-year-old man, Abdul Razak, to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a n
The party wants the SIT to summon the CM and the Ministers to find out if they had any materials to prove it had shielde
Hyderabad madrasa teacher gets life term in POCSO case
Hyderabad: A fast-track special court in Ranga Reddy district on Tuesday, September 29, sentenced a madrasa teacher to l
Madrasa Teacher Gets Life Term in POCSO Sexual Assault Case in Pahadisharif
The accused Hussain was a Madrasa teacher at Mamidipally village in Balapur and native of Purnia district in Bihar
Election Commission under fire, Asian Games 2026, and more: The week in 5 charts
Over the last week, the Election Commission came under scrutiny for its handling of the SIR, furore erupted over the DMK
Conviction rates in crimes against women decline in Odisha
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) Despite the Odisha government and police emphasising measures to improve convi
HC Rejects Bail to BRS Party Activist, Who Was Arrested in a Case of POCSO Act
The accused has been in jail from June 9, and the trial is pending before a fast-track court.
Gem Granites Veeramani booked in second POCSO Act case
The Chennai police have registered a fresh case against Gem Granites R. Veeramani under the Protection of Children from
Maharashtra: Accused arrested for sexual assault of 12-year old girl in Pune
Pune Police have arrested the accused in the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, police said on Monday. Deputy
SIT Files Fresh POCSO Case Against Granite Baron Veeramani
The mother of the victim appeared on Sep 28 before the SIT officials and lodged a complaint, based on which a fresh case
Veeramani Faces Fresh POCSO Charges
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Chennai has registered a new case under the POCSO Act against granite baron R Veer
Another POCSO Case Filed Against Industrialist R Veeramani as SIT Expands Probe in TN
The legal net tightened further around 84-year-old industrialist and Gem Group chairman R. Veeramani on Monday as the Ce
DMK leader TR Baalu urges SIT to summon Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and ministers in POCSO case
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Gem Granite Veeramani booked in second POCSO Act case
The second case was registered based on a complaint lodged by a woman alleging that her daughter, a minor, was sexually
Delhi High Court has refused to quash a POCSO case against a man who married a girl aged 16 years and three months under
Kerala High Court directs State to ensure adequate facilities at POCSO courts
Marriage No Shield Against POCSO Prosecution: Delhi HC
The statutory protection would then depend not upon the age of the child: Justice Sanjeev Narula
'Marriage doesn't advance age': HC rejects Muslim personal law defence in POCSO case
The Delhi High Court has taken a firm stance by ruling against a man who married a 16-year-old under Muslim personal law
Muslim marriage doesn't remove criminality of physical relations with minor: Delhi HC
The Delhi HC said the POCSO framework would be substantially weakened if an adult could answer a prosecution concerning
The Delhi High Court The court examined the legal scheme under the BNS and the POCSO Act and noted that both laws penali
SIT Seeks Additional Officers in Investigation Against Businessman Veeramani in POCSO Case
The SIT is requesting more senior officers for the ongoing POCSO investigation involving businessman R. Veeramani. SIT S
SIT seeks more officers for POCSO probe against granite baron Veeramani
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) More senior officers may be brought into the investigation of the POCSO case again
Muslim marriage cannot override POCSO law: Delhi High Court
The court holds personal law may determine whether a marriage has been contracted, but cannot create an exception to a c
Social Media Friend Held For Teen Abuse In Chennai
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Chennai for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl he befriended on social medi
Molestation Case Filed Against Professor In Uttarakhand College
Police in Uttarakhand's Tehri district have registered a case against an assistant professor for alleged molestation of
Man Held For Alleged Obscene Act Against Stepdaughter In Gurugram
A 38-year-old man from West Bengal was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly committing an obscene act against his 17-year-
POCSO court sentences auto driver to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in Kalaburagi
According to the investigation, Sheikh befriended the girl during her daily commute to college and obtained her phone nu
Delhi HC: Personal law no bar to POCSO trial of minor
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed a man to face trial under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (
Delhi High Court rules marriage does not legalise sexual intercourse with minor under POCSO
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Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case in Tamil Nadu: a compilation
This is a collection of stories done by The Hindu on Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case
Hyderabad: Transperson held for sexually assaulting minor boy
Hyderabad: A 38-year-old transgender person was arrested here for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy, police said on
Brij Bhushan acquittal: Delhi court defers women wrestlers appeal hearing to Sep 28
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal fil
When Suriya And Jyotika Fell At The Feet Of Child Sexual Abuser Gem Veeramani
A bewildering and horrifying POCSO case is in the news. The accused businessman Gem Granites Veeramani has been accused
FIR lodged against Bihar CMO staff for posting Jamui victims photo on X
Earlier, the Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav had accused the Bihar CM of revealing the identity of the victim, calli
Tejashwi Yadav Demands Action Against Bihar Chief Minister Under POCSO Act
Tejashwi Yadav calls for POCSO Act enforcement against Bihars Chief Minister, emphasizing equal application of law for a
Minor Gives Birth, Youth Arrested Under POCSO Act
A youth has been arrested in Kolkata under the POCSO Act after a minor girl gave birth to a child. Hospital authorities
Veeramani POCSO Act case: Madras High Court directs media not to discuss factual matrix of case
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directs all women SIT to issue weekly press releases for the people at large to know about t
Misa Bharti seeks FIR against Bihar CM over Jamui row
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 25 (IANS) RJD Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti on Friday reached the Secretariat Police Station in P
Vijay accuses DMK of covering up POCSO Act case against Veeramani, questions AIADMKs silence
POCSO case against Gem Granites Veeramani has brought disgrace to T.N., says former Union Minister
POCSO case against Gem Granites Veeramani has brought disgrace to T.N., says former Union Minister
Veeramanis judicial custody extended till Oct. 9 in POCSO Act case
The Gem Granites chairperson was produced before POCSO Special Court Judge S. Padma via video conference from Puzhal pri
All-woman SIT to probe POCSO case against TN granite baron
The Tamil Nadu government has constituted an all-women Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the sensational POCSO c
TN CPIM leader Shanmugam demands court-monitored probe into POCSO case
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Veeramani POCSO Case: Tamil Nadu Orders Fresh Probe, 2 Senior IPS Officers Removed
The Tamil Nadu DGP has ordered a fresh probe into the Veeramani POCSO case, with a four-member SIT comprising women IPS
Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case: PIL in Madras High Court seeks CBI or SIT probe
The petitioner also sought a direction to the media to refrain from circulating any pictures, screenshots, videos, or an
Tejashwi Yadav Accuses CM Samrat of Violating POCSO Act by Revealing Identity of Jamui Victim
Tejashwi Yadav claims Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary violated POCSO Act by disclosing the identity of a minor victim in Jamui
Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO Act case: All-woman SIT to take over probe
In an order issued on Friday, DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal said the SIT had been formed to investigate the case and related
SC lays down safeguards against misuse of Pocso Act in child custody cases
The Supreme Court said police must follow mandatory safeguards before arrests in Pocso cases involving parents or family
Minor Girl Allegedly Assaulted In Mananthala, Three Held
Police in Mananthala have arrested three individuals, including a minor, in connection with the alleged sexual assault o
Supreme Court Lays Down Safeguards in POCSO Cases Amid Matrimonial Disputes
Court directs a child's psychological evaluation where matrimonial disputes exist
Another Sexual Assault Case from Bihar: 4 Arrested In Samastipur After Video Surfaces Online
Four people have been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault case in Samastipur after a video of the inci
SC flags false POCSO cases in marital disputes, bars immediate arrest of accused parent
Child Sexual Abuse Cases Can't Be Settled By Victim's Family: Delhi High Court
Justice Sachin Datta passed the order while dealing with a petition by an accused facing trial under the POCSO Act, who
Veeramani Files Unravel: A Arun, N Kannan Removed From Posts
Shanti and her husband Mahendra Simhan, arrested in connection with the POCSO case involving Gem Granites chairman R Vee
SC Ruling: No Immediate Arrest For Parents In POCSO Matrimonial Cases
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark directive against immediate arrests in Protection of Children from Sexual Offenc
MP Man Arrested For Alleged Abuse Of Minor Daughters
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly sexually abusing his three minor daughters
Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POCSO case
The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani
Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POCSO case
The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani
Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POSCO case
The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ruled that criminal cases concerning sexual offences against children cannot be sett
Delhi court remands three accused in Astha Kunj POCSO gang rape case
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Landmark Ruling: No Settlement For Child Sexual Offences
The Delhi High Court has ruled that criminal cases involving sexual offences against children, particularly under the PO
'POCSO offence cannot be quashed on basis of compromise', says Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under the POCSO Act cannot be quashed based on a compromise between a child v
Delhi HC rules POCSO offence cannot be quashed for compromise
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Fake Astrologer Rapes Minor In Latur Over 'Kundali Dosh'
A man in Latur was arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a 17-year-old girl. He reportedly convinced her that s
POCSO Court Hands Double Life Sentence to 2 Men For Sexually Assaulting Girl
The court also directed the Tamil Nadu government to provide Rs 7 lakh as compensation to the victim
Veeramani POCSO Case: Cong MP Says He Alerted Chennai Police in 2022
The allegation, which could put Chennai police in a tough spot if proven true, comes amid reports that the Central Crime
Tamil Nadu Granite Businessman Under Scrutiny as Officials Summoned in POCSO Case
Three police officers have been summoned regarding the closure of a POCSO case against granite businessman R. Veeramani
Hyderabad man given five year jail for harassing minor girl
Hyderabad: A 27-year-old resident of Musheerabad has been sentenced to five years of simple imprisonment and was awarded
After Jamui, another minor girl molested in Bihars Samastipur
Police have arrested all four accused and a case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection
Chennai Crime Branch summons ACP and two inspectors over earlier closure of POCSO case
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Tamil Nadu Pocso case: Businessman Veeramani, aide arrested; what we know so far
Three TN police officers summoned over closure of granite baron Veeramanis POCSO case
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has summoned three police officers who handled an e
Even after an FIR was registered in October 2025 over allegations of sexual abuse of a minor girl, Shanthi, who was name
Prisoner found hanging after escaping from Erragadda hospital
Hyderabad: A remand prisoner who had escaped from the Institute of Mental Health in Erragadda on Tuesday, September 23,
Private Employee Gets 5-Year Jail Term in POCSO Case in Hyderabad
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar appreciated the efforts of all stakeholders for their efforts and coordination