Vizianagaram Steps Up Child Marriage Curb, Pocso Drive
The meeting ended with a collective resolve to safeguard childrens rights and eliminate child marriages in the district
Pocso Verdicts Becoming a Deterrent Against Sexual Assaults on Minor Girls
Swift convictions and public awareness drives are deterring offenders, officials say
CISF jawan arrested for molesting minor in West Burdwan's Kulti
A CISF jawan has been arrested in West Burdwan's Kulti for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl after luring her with
Outer North district emerges an outlier in quick POCSO convictions
Recognisingthe efforts of the officers, Delhi Police Commissioner SatishGolchhapresented awards to the IOs who were part
Thane court acquits man accused of raping minor, says relationship appeared consensual
Special judge S.P. Agarwal cleared the accused, Samsher Rais Khan, of charges under section 376(2)(n) (repeated rape) of
Minor raped in Gujarats Surat, suspect held
A case has been filed under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from
Pocso accused climbs 9-storeyed building in Bengaluru, demands justice
Stalins dream of breaking AIADMK-PMK alliance has been shattered: EPS
Palaniswami painted a grim picture of law and order in Tamil Nadu under the DMK rule. He said there were 18,000 sexual a
Maharashtra: Pocso court acquits man in stepsister rape case after victim turns hostile
Pocso case can be quashed if its leading to revictimisation: HC
Inconsistent testimony: 53-year-old man from Maharashtra acquitted in 2023 Pocso rape case
Teen held for sharing obscene videos of minors in Amravati; MP demands SIT probe
A 19-year-old youth was arrested in Maharashtras Amravati for allegedly sharing obscene photos and videos of women and m
Accused gets 28 years RI for sexually assaulting minor
Fast-track court imposes fine, orders compensation for survivor under IPC and Pocso provisions
Kadapa court sentences 20 years imprisonment to accused in POCSO case
A Kadapa POCSO court has sentenced Palla Venkata Vidya Kiran, 35, to twenty years rigorous imprisonment for attempting t
Twist To A Fairytale Story :Mahakumbh-Fame Girl, Monalisa, Found To Be Minor, Her Hubby Booked
A POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case was filed in the Maheshwar police station in Khargone distric
Controversial Marriage of Kumbh Mela Viral Star Monalisa Sparks Legal and Political Turmoil
Thiruvananthapuram, April 10: The marriage of Monalisa Bhonsle, known as the Kumbh Mela Viral Star, has plunged into a s
Two POCSO cases end in convictions, courts award life term and 22-year sentence
Mahila court sentences 36-year-old man to 25 years imprisonment for offence under POCSO Act
Absconder Held After 5 Years In Minor Rape Case In J&Ks Kishtwar
JAMMU, Apr 4: A man accused of raping a minor from Himachal Pradesh has been arrested by a police team from Jammu and Ka
Private hospitals should mandatorily report minor pregnancy cases under POCSO Act: Health Department
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Supreme Court has sharply criticized Haryana Police and the Child Welfare Committee for their insensitive handling o
2 Minors Held for Assault of Five-Year-Old
Case filed under POCSO Act; victim under medical care
Lawyer held under POCSO Act in Thirumangalam
The police investigation found that Bharath had been sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl for five years
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
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
56-year-old man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in 2018 POCSO case
Boy Sexually Assaults 4-Year-Old Girl
Case filed under POCSO Act, probe on
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
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
125% rise in POCSO cases: BJP's Sambit Patra slams Stalin govt over Thoothukudi girls murder
Man Booked Under POCSO Act for Attempted Sexual Assault on Minor
According to the police, the accused approached the girl and offered to take her to a nearby grocery store on his bike.
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
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
Government school teacher, headmaster arrested under POCSO Act in Tiruchi
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
Mallikarjun Mutyas anticipatory bail application rejected
The head of Mahal Roja Mutt is an accused in a POCSO Act case
The court also ordered a compensation of 1 lakh to the survivor
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
R. Sreelekha approaches Kerala HC seeking to quash POCSO case against her
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
Superintendent of Police Prutwik Shankar stated that sharing and uploading information or photos or videos of the minor
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
Man Gets 20-Year RI For Assault
The case dates back to 2022, when Razak was booked by Malyala police under the Pocso Act
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
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,
Womens group seeks cancellation of bail against accused in POCSO case involving minor school girls
Principal of Devanahalli residential school, among three arrested in POCSO case
Minor delivers stillborn foetus in college washroom; POCSO case registered
Allahabad High Court grants interim protection to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on March 12
Allahabad HC stays arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case
Big Relief For Swami Avimukteshwaranand As High Court Stays Action Against Him In POCSO Case
Allahabad High Court stayed Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's arrest amid POCSO allegations; FIR filed, probe ongoing, bail
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
For over a decade, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, has served as Indias dedicated law against
Case registered against R. Sreelekha under POCSO for revealing rape survivors identity
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 police action came after Child Development Project Officer, Shahapur, lodged a complaint as per instructions issued
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
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of the Jyotir Math in Uttarakhand, has been booked under POCSO Ac
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
Uttar Pradesh POCSO court orders registration of FIR against Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati
Mr. Saraswati accused of sexually abusing two children at his ashram under the guise of guru seva during the Magh Mela i
Kalaburagi: Two POCSO offenders get 20-year jail terms in two separate cases
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
POCSO Court sentences 46-year-old man to 10 years RI for raping minor girl
Nashik: Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council, Dr Neelam Gorhe, has directed authorities to implement comprehens
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-
Thane, Feb 14: The Special Court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) in Thane has granted
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Two youths arrested under POCSO for sexually assaulting two minor girls
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
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
SCPCR Lauds Bharosas Child Protection Efforts
38 POCSO convictions in 2025; commission praises victim-centric approach
Chickballapur man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case
Reasons that lead to delay in disposal of cases include availability of physical infrastructure, complexity of facts inv
Ongole POCSO Court Sentences Accused to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment
The SP congratulated the police officers and staff involved in securing the conviction
False allegation wont attract prosecution under Section 22 of POCSO Act: HC
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
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
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 data also shows that girls accounted for over 99 per cent of the rape victims among children below the age of 18 yea
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
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
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
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
India's Supreme Court is reviewing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Judges are concerned the law is
Non-bailable warrant issued against former MP Gorantla Madhav
The warrant was issued as the former MP gave a POCSO Court hearing a miss
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
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
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
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 accident at Joida in Uttara Kannada district helped in the miraculous rescue of two children who were allegedly kidn
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
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
Should the age of consent be lowered?
While some argue that the current law criminalises consensual relationships among adolescents, others warn that lowering
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
Young love: on a weaponisation of the POCSO Act
POCSO Act must not allow parental pushback against adolescents
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
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
PETER F BORGES For over a decade, courts, activists, and researchers have been warning that POCSO a law crafted to prot
Abuse of POCSO, especially by families objecting to romantic involvement among teenagers, has become common, says court;
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
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
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
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
SC asks Centre to introduce Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO to save genuine teen relationships
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 Haryana Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and are carrying out an investigation. Bharadwaj has
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
A national shooting coach has been suspended after Haryana Police booked him under POCSO for allegedly sexually assaulti
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
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
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
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
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
Father booked under Pocso Act for raping minor daughter
Following the incident, the girl was rushed to the area hospital for treatment
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
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-
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
In life imprisonment cases like Kuldeep Singh Sengars, what factors must appellate courts weigh before suspending a sent
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
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
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-