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Security guard arrested for sexually assaulting child inside washroom in Mumbai

While the minor girl was being treated at a hospital, the accused was arrested soon after a complaint was lodged on Sunday, an official said.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 10:48 am IST

Panchkula: Man sentenced to 10 years jail for sexually assaulting minor

Additional sessions judge Manish Dua in the fast track special POCSO court, Panchkula, convicted the accused Mohan Lal and sentenced him to ten years of rigorous imprisonment and levied a fine of 30,000 (HT File)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 09:10 am IST

14-year-old boy held for raping 6-year-old neighbour in Palwal

The victim was home alone when accused sneaked in and locked the door; medical exam confirmed assault, she was discharged Tuesday after treatment, police said. (File photo)
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 11:04 am IST

Court rejects ‘love affair’ defence, man gets 20-year jail for raping minor

The girl sold sprouts next to the man's tea stall in Majiwada.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Allahabad HC order immediate release of jailed minor; seeks report from police, trial court judge

Allahabad HC order immediate release of jailed minor; seeks report from police, trial court judge
Published on Jun 05, 2026 12:08 am IST

Delhi Police secures conviction in POCSO case after 8 days in trial

Delhi Police secures conviction in POCSO case after 8 days in trial
Published on Jun 01, 2026 05:08 pm IST

Rajasthan athlete beaten to death for eloping with minor, girl’s father arrested

The victim had allegedly been abducted and held hostage by the girl’s family from Faridabad’s Tigaon and repeatedly assaulted before the accused informed police about his recovery on Wednesday.
Updated on May 24, 2026 11:59 am IST

Mathura court sends three to life in 2019 minor gang rape case

The court took cognisance of the chargesheet on January 30, 2020, and framed charges against the accused on March 2, 2021. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on May 10, 2026 04:26 am IST

Pennsylvania teacher gets 15-month jail term after admitting sex with minor

Along with the prison term, Mercogliano has been ordered to complete more than six-and-a-half years of probation.
Published on May 05, 2026 10:20 pm IST

Ludhiana: 17-year-old booked for raping minor

The FIR has been registered under Sections 137(2) (kidnapping), 96 ( procuration of child), 64 (rape) of BNS. (HT File)
Published on May 04, 2026 03:32 am IST

20-year-old man stabbed to death in Panchkula, juvenile held

Mohit (HT File)
Published on Apr 29, 2026 07:20 am IST

UP man kills minor daughter, burns her face with acid over 'social stigma' fear

Police received information about an unidentified girl's body found in the neighbouring Barabanki district.
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 11:10 pm IST

Man, 31, arrested for raping 9-year-old girl in Tripura’s Unakoti: Police

The accused allegedly took the minor to an abandoned house in the village and raped her while her parents were out for work (Representative photo)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 07:27 pm IST

Mumbai businessman riding new bicycle dies after teen rams car into him

Shrinivas Tandle
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 02:06 pm IST

Mind The Gap: Identity under scrutiny

File photo
Published on Mar 23, 2026 08:00 am IST

Tutor held for repeated sexual assaults on girl, forcing abortion

The accused was tutoring the girl in the afternoon sessions at her residence here when her parents used to be away at work and her grandmother sat outside in the sun. (Pic for representation)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 06:12 am IST

Man sentenced to 20 years Rigorous Imprisonement for raping minor

the court convicted Jaswinder Singh and imposed a fine of 70,000, along with 20 years of RI. (HT File)
Published on Feb 19, 2026 03:30 am IST

6-year-old girl ‘raped and murdered’ in Darbhanga; accused held after protest

6-year-old girl ‘raped and murdered’ in Darbhanga; accused held after protest
Published on Feb 08, 2026 09:48 pm IST

Police find link to Korean game in minors' suicide

The three minors were “addicted” to an online task-based game.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Assam: Four men gang-rape 15-year-old in Dhubri; locals stage protests

The minor’s family members said that she was allegedly lured by a neighbour on the afternoon of November 27 and taken to a paddy field, where he, along with three others, raped her. (Representative photo)
Published on Dec 03, 2025 08:24 pm IST

Minor found dead on railway track in UP's Hardoi, family alleges foul play

CO Ankit Mishra said a case of "run-over" was reported near Baghauli and that all possible angles are being investigated.
Published on Nov 07, 2025 10:13 pm IST

Woman, her partner get 180 year jail term for assault of minor girl in Kerala

The couple has also been fined with 11.75 lakh each and failure to pay the fine would lead to an added prison sentence of 20 years.
Published on Nov 05, 2025 10:27 am IST

15-year-old stabbed in Delhi's Jahangirpuri; three minors among four held

A case was registered at the Jahangirpuri police station, and a team was formed to identify and nab the attackers.
Published on Oct 30, 2025 04:47 pm IST

Andhra man arrested for sexually assaulting girl dies by suicide: Police

Police said the man requested a toilet break before jumping into the tank. (Getty Images)
Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:29 am IST

Hadapsar police file chargesheet within 24 hours in POCSO case

The accused molested the 17-year-old girl in an auto in Hadapsar on Thursday. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Oct 12, 2025 05:36 am IST

Odisha Police apprehend five minors in connection with murder of student

The victim's father in the complaint alleged that his son was killed inside an abandoned bathroom on the madrasa premises.
Published on Sept 07, 2025 10:54 pm IST

Minor girl gives birth after rape in UP. New-born dies shortly after

Nawabganj station house officer Arun Kumar Srivastava said an FIR has been registered against Rashid on Friday and a DNA sample has been taken from the baby to match with the accused.
Published on Sept 07, 2025 11:41 am IST

Panchkula: Man gets 20-year jail in POCSO case

The convict, Desraj, then aged 19, a native of Uttar Pradesh, has also been told to pay a fine of 50,000. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Sept 03, 2025 08:40 am IST

UP an attempting to sexually assault speech impaired minor arrested

The father discovered a middle-aged man from a neighbouring village attempting to sexually assault his daughter
Published on Aug 26, 2025 09:50 am IST

‘Love is not penal’: SC on minor couples in genuine romantic relationships

The Supreme Court bench noted that there is a distinction between exploitative criminal conduct and “romantic bonds” between teenagers.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025 06:18 am IST