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
Kerala High Court Highlights Misuse of POCSO Act, Questions Compensation for the Falsely Accused
In recent times, there have been instances of misuse of the POCSO Act, which not only undermines the intention of
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
Karnataka High Court Dismisses POCSO Act Case Against Youth Following Marriage to Victim
Justice M Nagaprasanna observed that continuing the proceedings would result in the survivor and the child born as a result
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
Allahabad High Court: POCSO Act Misused in Cases of Consensual Teenage Relationships
The judicial system should aim to balance the protection of minors with the recognition of their autonomy in certain contexts,
Kerala High Court: Custodial Interrogation Not the Only Factor in Granting Anticipatory Bail
While dismissing the bail application the court observed that custodial interrogation is just one aspect that is considered alongside other
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
Probation of Offenders Act Not Effective in POCSO Act Cases: Calcutta High Court
The convicts under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) 2012 cannot avail the benefits under the