The Delhi High Court ruled that the POCSO Act is meant to protect minors from sexual abuse, not criminalize consensual relationships between young adults. The court granted bail to an accused in a case involving a minor.
A Mumbai court sentenced a man to 1.5 years in jail for harassing a minor girl by calling her “item,” ruling that such behavior outrages a woman’s modesty.
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed a bill denying anticipatory bail to rape accused and those charged under the POCSO Act, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy for crimes against women and children.
A 12-year-old boy in Delhi is battling for his life after an alleged gang rape and brutal assault in Seelampur. Police have arrested two minors, and investigations are ongoing.
A father spent three years in jail after his daughter, influenced by her uncle, falsely accused him of rape. A special court acquitted the man and fined the uncle Rs 50,000 for provoking the false case.
The Manipur High Court has granted bail and suspended the sentence of a man convicted under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the importance of medical care and the right to dignity, even for those convicted.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused in a minor sexual abuse case, citing that certain actions do not prima facie qualify as “unnatural offences” under the law.
The Karnataka High Court upheld rape charges against a husband, rejecting the claim that marital rape is exempt under IPC. The Court called the marital rape exception regressive and stressed that marriage cannot justify acts of sexual violence.
The Calcutta High Court has refused to discharge a man accused of rape, despite a DNA report showing he is not the biological father of the child. The court highlighted that DNA evidence is only corroborative and cannot conclusively prove or disprove rape.
The Calcutta High Court has advised adolescents to protect their dignity and self-worth while managing sexual urges. In a recent ruling, the court emphasized the need for sexual education and the importance of commitment in relationships.
