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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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 | 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,…
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…
Young Men Jailed for Helping a Teenage Girl in Distress: Gujarat High Court Exposes Criminalization of Friendship & Quashes Kidnapping Conviction
The Gujarat High Court set aside kidnapping and atrocity convictions against two young men who only helped a distressed girl….
Man Convicted for Kidnapping Minor Girl, POCSO Charges Dropped: Patna High Court Refused Victim’s Claim to Enhance The Sentence
The Patna High Court upheld the conviction of a man for kidnapping a minor girl under Section 363 IPC but…
Allahabad High Court Overturns Trial Court Error, Clears Man of False POCSO, Rape & Kidnapping Charges Arising From Failed Live-In Relationship
The Allahabad High Court overturned a wrongful conviction where a man was punished under rape and POCSO laws after a…
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…
Forcing a Wife to Testify Against Her Husband Is ‘An Instrument of Harassment’: Allahabad HC Quashes POCSO Case Lodged by Father In Law
The Allahabad High Court has quashed kidnapping and POCSO charges against a Farrukhabad man after the alleged victim – now…
Kerala High Court Quashes Wife’s 8-Year-Old Rape Case Filed After Divorce: “Judicial Process Cannot Be Used for Vengeance”
The Kerala High Court has quashed an 8-year-old sexual assault case filed by a woman against her ex-husband, ruling that…
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