The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is insufficient to prove age under the POCSO Act, acquitting Maherban Hasan Babu Khan in a rape case due to a lack of conclusive evidence.
The Delhi High Court clarified that the POCSO Act is meant to protect minors from sexual exploitation, not criminalize consensual romantic relationships between young adults. The court granted bail to an accused in a consensual case involving a minor.
A man spent three years in jail after his daughter falsely accused him of rape at her uncle’s behest. The court acquitted him and fined the uncle for provoking the false charges.
The Karnataka High Court has refused to dismiss the case against a KG teacher accused of removing students’ pants as punishment. The teacher faces charges under the POCSO Act, with allegations of physical and mental harassment against minor students.
A special Pocso court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister, resulting in his acquittal.
A Mumbai girl falsely accused her brother of rape after he scolded her for meeting her boyfriend. He spent two years in jail before a special court cleared all charges. The girl admitted to lying about the assault.
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines for adolescents on protecting dignity, self-worth, and controlling sexual urges. The court highlighted the importance of sexual education and respecting personal boundaries while acquitting a young man sentenced under the POCSO Act.
A special court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister. The court found the allegations to be untrue based on evidence presented during the trial.
A woman was fined ₹20,000 by a special court for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister. The court ruled that the allegations were unsubstantiated and the husband was acquitted.
The Karnataka High Court refused to dismiss a case against a KG teacher accused of removing students’ pants and locking them in dark rooms, emphasizing the severe psychological impact on young children.
