Rather than instructing girls on what to do, instruct boys on what is right and wrong: Bombay High Court in Badlapur case
On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court condemned the victim blaming and shaming that are common in sexual harassment cases. The…
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The Supreme Court provided relief to the school principal and instructors who were accused of forcing a minor girl into having a pregnancy test.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a school headmaster and two teachers who are accused of coercing…
Kerala High Court “raising dhoti and asking a minor to measure penis is prima facie POCSO offence”.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) punishes sexual harassment of minors, and the Kerala High Court…
Delhi High Court dismisses request for POCSO proceedings against Dalai Lama for kissing a child, saying “He was being playful.”
The spiritual leader Dalai Lama was sued by the Delhi High Court on Tuesday for kissing a kid on the…
Allegations of POCSO Act usage against adolescents in voluntary relationships made by the Allahabad High Court
In Satish Alias Chand v. State of UP and 3 Others, the Allahabad High Court noted that the Protection of…
Supreme Court Slams Uttar Pradesh Govt for Delay in POCSO Case, Threatens Action Against Home Secretary
On Wednesday, July 3, the Supreme Court severely criticized the State of Uttar Pradesh for failing to promptly comply with…
Supreme Court Slams Madras High Court’s Ruling: Watching Child Porn Privately Not Considered Offense
“How could a judge possibly make such a statement?” “This is appalling,” exclaimed the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court expressed astonishment…
High Court in Allahabad Upholds Detention of Ojha Accused in 15-Year-Old’s Religious Ritual Rape
The Ojha had abused his position to commit sexual assault against the minor girl, leading the court to deny his…
Navigating Child Testimony: Telangana High Court Stresses Understanding ‘Rape’ Claims in Absence of Medical Proof
The Court has articulated that the term “rape” as used by a minor victim, without supporting evidence, cannot alone be…
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Ejaculation not necessary for penetrative sexual assault
Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy has recently provided clarity on Section 3 of the POCSO Act, stating that the act of…
No self-respectable woman would fabricate a rape story: High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
The Court noted that violent crimes against women and children are on the rise, and that courts should not be…
What exactly is “Digital Rape”? Penalties and Laws.
The term “digital rape” has gained popularity across the nation. So it’s possible that the prefix “digital” before the word…