MP High Court Urges Centre to Reduce Age of Consent to 16
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.
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Allahabad High Court: Grabbing Breasts or Snapping Pyjama String Not Attempt to Rape
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.
Bombay High Court: Absence of Wisdom Tooth Not Conclusive Proof of Age Under POCSO Act
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.
Muslim Marriages Not Exempt from POCSO Act, Rules Kerala High Court
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.
POCSO Act Protects Minors, Not Criminalizes Young Lovers: Delhi High Court
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.
Calling a Woman “Item” Outrages Her Modesty: Mumbai Court Sentences Man to Jail
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.
UP Assembly Passes Bill Denying Anticipatory Bail to Rape Accused
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.
12-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Alleged Gang Rape in Delhi
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.
Father Jailed for 3 Years Over False Rape Allegation Acquitted
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.
Manipur High Court Grants Bail and Suspends Sentence of POCSO Convict Citing Health Grounds
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.