The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing a minor girl’s breasts or snapping her pyjama string does not count as an attempt to rape, but it qualifies as aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act.
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged with rape for anal sex with his wife, as such acts fall under marital consent protected by law.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a DNA report alone cannot be conclusive proof in a rape case, rejecting an accused’s plea for discharge and emphasizing the importance of victim testimony.
The Calcutta High Court has urged adolescents to protect their dignity, self-worth, and autonomy while controlling sexual urges. The Court emphasized the importance of sex education and advised boys to respect women’s rights and privacy.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has urged the central government to reduce the age of sexual consent from 18 to 16, arguing that the existing law has caused injustice to adolescent boys.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string does not amount to an attempt to rape but qualifies as aggravated sexual assault. The decision has sparked debate and calls for intervention from the Supreme Court.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not definitive proof of age under the POCSO Act. Learn more about the case and judgment.
The Kerala High Court ruled that Muslim marriages under personal law are not exempt from the POCSO Act, stating that sexual relations with a minor, even in marriage, are illegal. Read more about the court’s decision.
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.
