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Assam University staff allegedly molests minor girl, arrested

Faruque Ahmed, a non-teaching employee of Assam University Silchar who allegedly molested a 14-year-old adivasi girl at the university's Law Department on Friday.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 07:54 AM IST

‘Physical relations’ cannot automatically mean sexual assault, rules Delhi HC

The Delhi high court. (Mint File Photo)
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 08:55 PM IST

Kiara Advani removes Jani Master from Game Changer shoutout post after backlash

Kiara Advani removes POCSO-accused Jani Master's name from Game Changer shoutout post following backlash
Published on Dec 25, 2024 01:09 PM IST

Kiara's shoutout for POCSO-accused Jani Master receives backlash from fans

Kiara Advani comes under fire for her Game Changer shoutout to POCSO-accused Jani Master
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 01:44 PM IST

Consensual sex with minor wife is also rape: Bombay high court

Stating that the age of consent is above 18, HC said, "It needs to be stated that sexual intercourse with a girl below 18 years of age is rape, regardless of whether she is married or not”.
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 01:25 PM IST
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