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Girl Admits She Made False Rape Allegations So The Parents Would Get Them Married: Goa POCSO Court Acquits 19-Year-Old Boy After Victim’s Confession And Lack Of Evidence
Latest News Apr 22, 2026

Girl Admits She Made False Rape Allegations So The Parents Would Get Them Married: Goa POCSO Court Acquits 19-Year-Old Boy After Victim’s Confession And Lack Of Evidence

A serious POCSO case in Goa ended in acquittal when the girl admitted she ran away with the boy voluntarily and lied earlier. When liberty depends on statements that later collapse, is the system protecting the innocent enough? In a judgment dated 20.04.2026, the Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) at Panaji, presided over by Dr….
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Child Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided On Legal Provisions & Technicalities. It Requires Human Touch: Tripura High Court
High Court Feb 11, 2026

Child Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided On Legal Provisions & Technicalities. It Requires Human Touch: Tripura High Court

The Tripura High Court ruled that child custody cases cannot be decided only on strict legal rules. The Court stressed that the child’s welfare is the highest priority and ordered that custody be given back to the biological mother. AGARTALA: In an judgment on child custody, the Tripura High Court stated that disputes relating to…

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POCSO Case | Evidence of the Victim Girl Is Inconsistent and Not Trustworthy: Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal of 2 Accused Men
High Court Feb 5, 2026

POCSO Case | Evidence of the Victim Girl Is Inconsistent and Not Trustworthy: Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal of 2 Accused Men

The Karnataka High Court dismissed the State’s appeal in a POCSO case, holding that the victim’s statements were inconsistent and unsupported by medical or age-proof evidence. The Court reaffirmed that serious criminal charges cannot survive without clear, reliable, and corroborated testimony. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru, in a Division Bench comprising Justice H.P….

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POCSO and Rape Charges Cannot Be Used to Punish Consensual Romantic Relationship with Girl Near 18 Years: Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Young Boy
High Court Feb 5, 2026

POCSO and Rape Charges Cannot Be Used to Punish Consensual Romantic Relationship with Girl Near 18 Years: Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Young Boy

Delhi High Court granted bail to a young boy, observing that POCSO and rape charges cannot be used to punish a consensual romantic relationship with a girl near 18 years. The Court treated the girl’s age as 17, noted the relationship appeared voluntary, and considered over 2.5 years of custody before granting bail with conditions,…

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POCSO Act | Wife’s Forged Aadhaar, Hidden Age & Rape Trap: MP High Court Grants Bail To Jailed Husband
High Court Jan 19, 2026

POCSO Act | Wife’s Forged Aadhaar, Hidden Age & Rape Trap: MP High Court Grants Bail To Jailed Husband

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to a man accused under POCSO after noting that the girl’s age was hidden using a forged Aadhaar card. The Court observed that facts on record showed possible fraud played on the accused, leading to his prolonged arrest. Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore has granted…

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Child Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided On Legal Provisions & Technicalities. It Requires Human Touch: Tripura High Court
High Court Feb 11, 2026 0

Child Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided On Legal Provisions & Technicalities. It Requires Human Touch: Tripura High Court

The Tripura High Court ruled that child custody cases cannot be decided only on strict legal rules. The Court stressed that the child’s welfare is the highest priority and ordered that custody be given back to the biological mother. AGARTALA: In an judgment on child custody, the Tripura High Court stated that disputes relating to…

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POCSO Case | Evidence of the Victim Girl Is Inconsistent and Not Trustworthy: Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal of 2 Accused Men
High Court Feb 5, 2026 0

POCSO Case | Evidence of the Victim Girl Is Inconsistent and Not Trustworthy: Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal of 2 Accused Men

The Karnataka High Court dismissed the State’s appeal in a POCSO case, holding that the victim’s statements were inconsistent and unsupported by medical or age-proof evidence. The Court reaffirmed that serious criminal charges cannot survive without clear, reliable, and corroborated testimony. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru, in a Division Bench comprising Justice H.P….

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POCSO and Rape Charges Cannot Be Used to Punish Consensual Romantic Relationship with Girl Near 18 Years: Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Young Boy
High Court Feb 5, 2026 0

POCSO and Rape Charges Cannot Be Used to Punish Consensual Romantic Relationship with Girl Near 18 Years: Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Young Boy

Delhi High Court granted bail to a young boy, observing that POCSO and rape charges cannot be used to punish a consensual romantic relationship with a girl near 18 years. The Court treated the girl’s age as 17, noted the relationship appeared voluntary, and considered over 2.5 years of custody before granting bail with conditions,…

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