Search Results

They used to apply different forms of modus operandi on children, including enabling access to online video-games or giving money or gifts to allure them.

The Court found no proof of rape or that the girl was under 16 years so as to trigger the presumption of guilt under Section 29 of POCSO Act.

Among other factors, the Court took note of the certificates issued to the man showing his participation in various programmes, including clearing an exam on Gandhian thoughts.

"There is a pressing need to bridge the gap between the protective intent of the POCSO Act and the sociological reality of adolescent autonomy," the Court added.

The Court warned that focusing only on fair‑trial claims of the accused can leave survivors of sexual assault bewildered and voiceless.

The Court directed that a compensation of ₹3 lakh be paid to a victim immediately.

The Court said families often invoke POCSO against consensual adolescent couples and suggested the Centre to consider incorporating a 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to curb misuse of the law.

The case concerned a man who was accused of flashing his private parts and making a three-year-old child touch them.

"School is a pious institute. The children trust their teachers and consider them as guiding light for the life," the Court said.

"A child may not know the consequences of sexual relation," the Court pointed out.

Justice Nivedita P Mehta made the observation while upholding the conviction of a man under the POCSO Act.

Yediyurappa has challenged Karnataka High Court's refusal to quash the case.

In 2021, Praveen Shankar Kapoor was booked under Section 23 of POCSO for sharing the FIR copy on social media.

The Court stated that subsequent deepening of relationship between the couple cannot retrospectively legalise an offence under the POCSO Act.

Judge S Sujatha of Additional City Civil and Sessions issued summons to BS Yeddyurappa, YM Aruna, M Rudresh and G Mariswamy in relation to the POCSO proceedings.

The Court, however, said that Yediyurappa’s personal appearance should not be insisted upon during the course of the trial, unless necessary.