Does non-penetrative sexual intent count as assault under POCSO?
The High Court agreed with a trial court’s view that if there is sexual intent behind physical contact, it would […]
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Supreme Court mandates compulsory compensation for sexual assault victims
The Court was hearing a bail plea filed by a man convicted for rape and sexual assault under various provisions
Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Show Humanity in Cross-Examination of Minor POCSO Victim
After noting that the minor victim was put through around 150 questions during cross-examination, the Court urged lawyers to be
Allahabad High Court Approves Bail for Man on the Condition That He Marries POCSO Victim
The man was accused of raping a teenager under the pretext of marriage. The Court noted that a nuanced approach
Allahabad High Court Highlights Inaccuracies in Medical Reports on POCSO Victims Age
The Court noted that in several cases, the medical report mechanically records the age of the victim without giving any
Teenage Love in a Legal Grey Area: Delhi High Court Questions Its Classification as an Offense
The Delhi High Court recently stated that “teenage love” is in a “legal grey area,” making it unclear if it
Ajmer Sex Scandal: POCSO Court Hands Down Life Sentences to Six After 32 Years
The scandal involved a series incidents of gang rape and exploitation of over 100 school and college girls aged 11
Father exposing private parts, showing child sex scenes is sexual harassment under POCSO: Uttarakhand High Court
The Court also upheld the family court’s order directing him to pay ₹25,000 per month to his wife and ₹20,000
Raising dhoti, asking minor to measure penis is prima facie POCSO offence: Kerala High Court
The Court made it clear that its observations are of a prima facie nature and the establishment of guilt or
POCSO Act | Conviction Possible Based Solely on Victim’s Reliable Testimony: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court recently upheld a conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act based only on
Touching Private Parts with Penis Constitutes Penetrative Sexual Assault under POCSO Act: Meghalaya High Court
The Court said even if there is no penetration, the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under Section 6 will
Kerala High Court Urges Vigilance from Police and Courts to Prevent Misuse of POCSO Act
The Court noted that scrutiny is essential for allegations made under the Act, to ensure that its harsh provisions are
Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Bail to POCSO Accused to Marry Victim, Now an Adult and Mother
The Court said that the order was being passed taking into account the peculiar circumstances in the case including the
Belthangady: POCSO case filed against BJP leader Rajesh for alleged molestation of minor girl
Belthangady: A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been filed against BJP leader Rajesh
Women filing false POCSO, SC/ST Act Cases to Extort Money and Ruining Image of Innocent People: Allahabad High Court
On Thursday, the Allahabad High Court frowned upon the apparent trend among women filing false complaints under the Protection of
POCSO Act is Gender Neutral says Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently observed that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) is gender
Cases of Teenage Relationships may be dealt with on different footing: Delhi High Court
While directing framing of charges under POCSO Act against a man despite the victim’s recorded statement under section 164 of
More Sensitivity Needed in POCSO Cases by Judicial Officers: Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
On Wednesday, Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam with Justice Subrata Talukdar of the Calcutta High Court presided over a ceremony of