Bail Cannot Be Refused Solely On Grave Allegations: J&K & Ladakh High Court Frees Relatives Falsely Accused In POCSO Case
The J&K & Ladakh High Court granted bail to relatives in a POCSO case, noting their role was limited to…
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“Young boy ultimately bears the consequences”: Madras High Court Flags Harsh Impact of POCSO Cases in Consensual Adolescent Relationships, Quashes 20-Year POCSO Sentence
A boy sentenced to 20 years under POCSO and 5 years under Section 366 IPC in a consensual teenage relationship…
Rescued Girl Not Safe With Mother: Karnataka High Court Rejects Custody Bid Amid Allegations of Prostitution Exploitation
Can a rescued girl be handed over to her mother amid allegations that the mother forced her into prostitution? The…
Dark Web And Sexual Assault Of 33 Minor Boys: POCSO Court Sentences Two Child Predators To Death
Over a decade, 33 minor boys were allegedly groomed, abused, and exploited in Uttar Pradesh. The Special POCSO Court’s death…
False POCSO Case | “She Herself Eloped… Love Affair… No Sign Of Sexual Assault”: Karnataka HC Upholds Acquittal After Victim Turns Hostile
When the complainant herself does not support the case and medical findings show no injuries or proof of assault, can…
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…
Rajasthan High Court Acquits Former Sarpanch in POCSO Case: “Unnatural Behaviour For Victim To Accompany Rapist To Hotel”, Stresses Proof Beyond Doubt
The Rajasthan High Court has set aside a POCSO conviction, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the victim’s minority…
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,…
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…
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…