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POCSO Case | Age Gap Between Boy & Girl Significant Factor Which Is Ignored by Law: P&H High Court Suspends 20-Year Sentence of Minor Boy in Teenage Relationship
High Court Feb 9, 2026 0

POCSO Case | Age Gap Between Boy & Girl Significant Factor Which Is Ignored by Law: P&H High Court Suspends 20-Year Sentence of Minor Boy in Teenage Relationship

The Punjab and Haryana High Court suspended a 20-year POCSO sentence of a minor boy, noting a small age gap, a delayed FIR, and circumstances indicating consensual teenage intimacy. The order highlights how rigid laws can devastate young boys’ lives before their appeals are even heard. CHANDIGARH: In an important and sensitive order, the Punjab…

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Tripura High Court Upholds POCSO Conviction Despite DNA Mismatch: Negative Test Report Only Disproves Paternity, Not Rape Charges
High Court Feb 9, 2026 0

Tripura High Court Upholds POCSO Conviction Despite DNA Mismatch: Negative Test Report Only Disproves Paternity, Not Rape Charges

The Tripura High Court ruled that a negative DNA report only rules out paternity, not the offence of rape, and upheld a 20-year sentence under POCSO. At the same time, the Court set aside the younger brother’s conviction due to serious inconsistencies, underscoring the need for scrutiny in such cases. AGARTALA: In a judgment dealing…

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Alimony Paid, Divorce Granted, Yet Maintenance Continues: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Wife’s Right Under 125 CrPC, Extending the Husband’s Liability
High Court Feb 7, 2026 0

Alimony Paid, Divorce Granted, Yet Maintenance Continues: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Wife’s Right Under 125 CrPC, Extending the Husband’s Liability

The Jharkhand High Court held that payment of alimony and grant of divorce do not automatically end a husband’s duty to pay maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The Court reaffirmed that maintenance to the wife can continue despite one-time alimony, keeping the focus on preventing destitution rather than providing financial closure to the husband. RANCHI:…

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Uniform Parenting Plan Across Courts | Joint Parenting Is the Norm, Yet Children Still Lose a Parent: Delhi High Court Pushes Child Custody Guidelines to Administrative Committee
High Court Feb 7, 2026 0

Uniform Parenting Plan Across Courts | Joint Parenting Is the Norm, Yet Children Still Lose a Parent: Delhi High Court Pushes Child Custody Guidelines to Administrative Committee

The Delhi High Court has asked petitioners seeking Child Custody and Parenting Plan guidelines to approach its Administrative Side for policy framing. The move highlights how lack of uniform rules continues to affect children and non-custodial parents in custody disputes. Uniform Parenting: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked a PIL petitioner seeking the formulation…

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