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…
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…
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…
A Consensual Relationship Between Matured Teens Cannot Be Criminalised: Rajasthan High Court Protects Innocent Boy From Harsh Prosecution Under POCSO And Kidnapping Laws.
The Rajasthan High Court protected a 19-year-old boy from prosecution, holding that a consensual relationship with a near-major 17-year-old girl…
POCSO Misuse | “Law Must Not Become a Weapon of Revenge”: Supreme Court Asks Centre to Add Romeo-Juliet Clause to Protect Genuine Teen Relationships
The Supreme Court has acknowledged misuse of the POCSO Act and urged the Centre to introduce a “Romeo-Juliet” clause to…
