Protection of Children against Sexual Offences Act

Kerala HC flags misuse of POCSO Act in marital disputes; clears man accused of raping stepdaughter
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Kerala HC flags misuse of POCSO Act in marital disputes; clears man accused of raping stepdaughter

Praisy Thomas
4 min read
Child can't relive trauma endlessly: Karnataka High Court shocked by delay in 12-year-old POCSO case
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Child can't relive trauma endlessly: Karnataka High Court shocked by delay in 12-year-old POCSO case

Hiranya Bhandarkar
4 min read
It is often boys who face POCSO consequences for consensual teen relationships: Madras High Court
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It is often boys who face POCSO consequences for consensual teen relationships: Madras High Court

S N Thyagarajan
4 min read
Kerala to include POCSO Act awareness in school curriculum: SCERT tells Kerala High Court
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Kerala to include POCSO Act awareness in school curriculum: SCERT tells Kerala High Court

Giti Pratap
2 min read
Probation of Offenders Act not applicable in POCSO Act cases: Calcutta High Court
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Probation of Offenders Act not applicable in POCSO Act cases: Calcutta High Court

Bar & Bench
2 min read
Conviction under POCSO Act cannot be sustained if age of survivor is not established: Patna High Court
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Conviction under POCSO Act cannot be sustained if age of survivor is not established: Patna High Court

Ratna Singh
2 min read
POCSO Act: Delhi High Court seeks Central government response on plea challenging mandatory reporting of sexual offences
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POCSO Act: Delhi High Court seeks Central government response on plea challenging mandatory reporting of sexual offences

Prashant Jha
2 min read
Mumbai Court convicts teacher for sexually harassing 4 students; says sexual abuse in schools discourages education of girl children
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Mumbai Court convicts teacher for sexually harassing 4 students; says sexual abuse in schools discourages education of girl children

Neha Joshi
3 min read
Punjab and Haryana High Court stays order of arrest against TV anchor Deepak Chaurasia in POCSO case
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Punjab and Haryana High Court stays order of arrest against TV anchor Deepak Chaurasia in POCSO case

Ratna Singh
2 min read
POCSO survivor can be cross examined by State if she turns hostile: Karnataka High Court
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POCSO survivor can be cross examined by State if she turns hostile: Karnataka High Court

Arya Raje
2 min read
Madras High Court awards ₹ 5 lakh compensation to minor victim of repeated sexual abuse
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Madras High Court awards ₹ 5 lakh compensation to minor victim of repeated sexual abuse

Bar & Bench
4 min read
Gone are the days when child could be safely left with relatives: Madras High Court denies bail to POCSO accused
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Gone are the days when child could be safely left with relatives: Madras High Court denies bail to POCSO accused

Meera Emmanuel
3 min read
[POCSO] No reason to indict only the male in sexual union between mature participants: Calcutta High Court
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[POCSO] No reason to indict only the male in sexual union between mature participants: Calcutta High Court

Meera Emmanuel
7 min read
POCSO Court Judges have to be specially trained, sensitized: Madras High Court finds error in application of POCSO Act provisions by trial court
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POCSO Court Judges have to be specially trained, sensitized: Madras High Court finds error in application of POCSO Act provisions by trial court

Meera Emmanuel
4 min read
Keep complaint box in schools for students to lodge sexual assault complaints without fear: Madras High Court upholds POCSO conviction of Pastor
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Keep complaint box in schools for students to lodge sexual assault complaints without fear: Madras High Court upholds POCSO conviction of Pastor

Meera Emmanuel
3 min read
When 'Semen' became 'Semman' (red soil colour in Tamil): How a typo during trial contributed to the acquittal of a POCSO accused
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When 'Semen' became 'Semman' (red soil colour in Tamil): How a typo during trial contributed to the acquittal of a POCSO accused

Meera Emmanuel
6 min read
Silence of legislature has to be interpreted by courts: Allahabad High Court lays down timeline for maturation of bail pleas in POCSO cases
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Silence of legislature has to be interpreted by courts: Allahabad High Court lays down timeline for maturation of bail pleas in POCSO cases

Areeb Uddin Ahmed
6 min read
Madras High Court calls for training Investigating Officers, Public Prosecutors, Special Judges dealing with POCSO Act cases [Read Judgment]
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Madras High Court calls for training Investigating Officers, Public Prosecutors, Special Judges dealing with POCSO Act cases [Read Judgment]

Meera Emmanuel
4 min read
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