The Manipur High Court granted bail and suspended the sentence of a POCSO convict, emphasizing the right to dignity and health of prisoners. The decision highlights the importance of humane treatment even beyond prison gates.
A Delhi court acquitted a man falsely accused of sexually assaulting minors, awarding him 1 lakh in compensation. The court noted that the accusations were a result of caste hatred and directed the state to compensate the man.
A father faced a harrowing ordeal after being falsely accused of rape by his niece, resulting in over 3 years of incarceration. The case, initiated on a complaint filed in 2017, took a turn when the girl confessed to framing her father at her uncle’s insistence. Here’s how justice prevailed after a prolonged legal battle.
A Mumbai court sentenced a 25-year-old man to 1.5 years in jail for sexually harassing a minor girl by calling her “item.” The court ruled that using such terms objectifies women and constitutes outraging their modesty.
The Kerala High Court has clarified that Muslim marriages under personal law are not excluded from the POCSO Act, emphasizing that sexual relations with a minor, even within marriage, are illegal.
A 14-year-old girl in Delhi invented a false molestation story to avoid being scolded by her parents for poor exam performance. Discover the details of this unusual incident.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not conclusive evidence of age, impacting the conviction of Maherban Hasan Babu Khan under the POCSO Act. The court emphasized the need for definitive proof of age in such cases.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has urged the central government to reduce the age of sexual consent from 18 to 16, citing the injustice faced by adolescent boys under the current law.
The Calcutta High Court advises adolescents to protect their dignity and self-worth while controlling sexual urges. The court emphasizes the importance of sexual education and the need for commitment in relationships.
