Section 8 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Punishment for sexual assault under […]
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Section 7 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Sexual Assault under POCSO Act,
Section 6 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Punishment for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual
Section 5 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 5 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault The
Section 4 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Punishment for Penetrative Sexual Assault
Section 3 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 3 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Penetrative sexual assault The Protection
FIR Against Woman for Assaulting Minor Boy Stands
On Monday (August 18), the Karnataka High Court rejected the plea of a 52-year-old woman seeking to quash a sexual
Consent-Based Relationship on Assurances of Marriage Not Rape
The Supreme Court recently quashed a POCSO case against a man, reaffirming that a consensual relationship arising from a promise
Saying ‘I love you’ alone doesn’t amount to sexual harassment: Bombay High Court
The Court made the observation while setting aside the conviction of a man booked under POCSO Act and IPC for
High Court Halts Quashing of POCSO Cases Pending Govt Clarity on Teen Romance
The Court made the observation while hearing a case involving a 27-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
Eye-Opener: Supreme Court Spares POCSO Convict from Jail Citing Marriage to Victim
The top court had in 2023 initiated a suo motu case in the wake of a Calcutta High Court ruling
लैंगिक अपराधों से बालकों का संरक्षण अधिनियम, 2012 | POCSO Act in Hindi
बच्चे किसी भी समाज का भविष्य होते हैं। उनका संरक्षण, विकास और शिक्षा समाज की प्राथमिक जिम्मेदारी होनी चाहिए। परंतु,
Kerala High Court urges collective action to prevent child marriage in Wayanad’s tribal communities
The Court directed the KeLSA to coordinate awareness programs to sensitize members of tribal communities in Wayanad against child marriages.
Delhi High Court Imposes ₹5,000 Fine on Woman for Filing Transfer Petition with ‘Scandalous’ Allegations Against Judge in Custody Dispute
The petitioner sought the transfer on the ground that the father, who had been granted temporary visitation rights, allegedly sexually
Kerala High Court: Police Can Probe Section 23 POCSO Act Case Without Magistrate’s Approval
A Division Bench of the Supreme Court had delivered a split opinion on this issue in 2022. Section 23 of
Kerala High Court: Serious Sexual Assault Cases Cannot Be Quashed Even with Survivor’s Consent
The order was passed in a case where a man was accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter several times
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
In a world where the safety and well-being of children are paramount, legal frameworks play a crucial role in safeguarding
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
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