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    Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences News

    Madras HC refuses to transfer Veeramani sexual assault case to CBI, says give SIT time

    Veeramani and two of his aides were arrested by the Anti-Vice Squad on August 28 in a case under the Pocso Act for allegedly raping minor girls
    India News
    Published 2 days ago

    Forensic evidence, 50 witness statements key part of charge sheet in rape of 16-yr-old in bus: Delhi Police in charge sheet

    A senior officer aware of the investigation said the charge sheet was filed on September 18 and the court took cognisance of the same on September 24. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 2 days ago

    Tamil Nadu central crime branch registers another Pocso case against R Veeramani

    The complaint was filed as the all-women Special Investigation Team (SIT) continued its investigation into the case involving Veeramani. (File Photo)
    India News
    Updated 4 days ago

    11-year-old boy sexually assaulted at Satlok Ashram in Sonepat, sevadar held

    The accused has been identified as Sachin, a resident of Kansdi village in Sonepat, who was working as a sevadar at the ashram
    India News
    Updated 4 days ago

    Minor boy allegedly sexually assaulted at Sonepat ashram

    The accused has been identified as Sachin, a resident of Kansdi village in Sonepat, who was working as a sevadar at the ashram. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 4 days ago

    ‘Marriage under personal law no exemption from criminal liability’: Delhi HC

    In their petition before the high court, the couple argued that their marriage was valid under Muslim personal law. (File Photo)
    India News
    Published 6 days ago

    Patiala NIS rape: NCW seeks immediate arrest, probe into ‘institutional lapses’

    Safety, dignity and rights of every child and woman in sports must be protected, says National Commission for Women.
    Cities
    Published 7 days ago

    Man handed 20-year jail term for sexually assaulting minor boy in Maharashtra

    The accused was also fined <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30,000, with the amount directed to be given to the victim for rehabilitation.
    India News
    Published 8 days ago

    Kazakh coach raped minor cyclist at room allotted on NIS campus: Cops

    A coach from Kazakhstan has been booked for allegedly raping a 16-year-old national-level cyclist at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Punjab’s Patiala district, police said on Tuesday. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 9 days ago

    SIT formed, video takedown initiated after 2 minors harassed in Bihar's Jamui

    The development comes a day after police arrested three people while a search was on for others allegedly involved in the harassment of a boy and a girl.
    India News
    Updated 10 days ago

    Tailor held for sexually assaulting 10-year-old in Delhi's Sadar Bazar

    DCP Niharika Bhatt said a case was registered at the women’s police station under provisions of the POCSO Act.
    Cities
    Updated 10 days ago

    Rohit Chandel writes about dharma and victory in 1st post after POCSO case

    Rohit Chandel has been accused by a minor of stalking, harassment and assault.
    Entertainment
    Published 19 days ago

    Ludhiana: Man booked for attempt to sexually assault 9-year-old boy

    After being questioned, the boy narrated what had happened, prompting the family to file a police complaint. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 22 days ago

    Two gang-rape accused shot in leg in Ghaziabad police encounter

    During a checking operation near the jungles of Khanpur in Tronica City, police spotted the two men on a bike.
    Cities
    Published 24 days ago

    Two held for raping 15-year-old girl in Assam’s Sivasagar, found pregnant: Police

    The 15-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped multiple times in May. The crime came to light after doctors found she was around three months pregnant.
    India News
    Published 28 days ago

    Karate coach arrested after his ex-student claims he raped her for 2 decades

    Navale, who runs a karate academy and teaches at colleges in central Mumbai, was taken into custody by Kurla police on Thursday.
    Cities
    Updated 28 days ago

    Mohali: Teen set ablaze by stalker dies after 5-day battle for life

    While initially a case under Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act but Section 103(1) (murder) was also added after the girl’s death (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 34 days ago

    Ludhiana: 14-year-old Pune girl sexually assaulted multiple times

    Zero FIR transferred from Pune; PAU police launch probe to identify accused. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 34 days ago

    Retired civic employee sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor relative

    Retired civic employee sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor relative
    Cities
    Published 36 days ago

    Police file case over sexual assault of 7-yr-old girl in northeast Delhi

    Police file case over sexual assault of 7-yr-old girl in northeast Delhi
    Cities
    Published 42 days ago

    POCSO case: Fatehabad man gets life term for sodomising minor

    Taking into account the gravity of the crime, the court declined to show any leniency.
    Cities
    Published 45 days ago

    BCA student’s murder: Cops say classmate confesses to crime; rape, Pocso charges invoked

    Investigators said the two were in a relationship, but had stopped speaking to each other about a week before the incident. (Pic for representation)
    Cities
    Published 57 days ago

    ‘Slap not a sexual act’: Bombay HC drops Pocso charge against teen

    The Bombay High Court discharged a 19-year-old student from a Pocso charge, holding that the allegations did not establish the sexual intent required under the law
    Cities
    Updated 57 days ago

    Ghaziabad: Two arrested for raping 16-year-old girl

    Police said the accused, both residents of Pilkhuwa in Hapur, spotted the girl standing near a hospital in Masuri around 10pm on July 27 (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 59 days ago

    Rohtak court acquits seven men of minor’s rape due to lack of evidence

    After examining the material on record, the additional sessions judge held that the prosecution could not establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Updated 65 days ago

    13-yr-old sexually assaulted by her father in Jahangirpuri; accused on run

    Accused was recently released from jail after serving a five-year sentence in a robbery case (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Updated 75 days ago

    Two arrested for gang-raping minor in UP’s Aligarh

    The crime was committed on Saturday, said police. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 82 days ago

    Bandi Bhagirath, son of Union MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar, gets bail in POCSO case

    Bandi Bhagirath got a regular bail with a condition to furnish <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh with two sureties and certain conditions.
    India News
    Updated 85 days ago

    Panchkula: 29-year-old man gets 3 years’ jail in POCSO case

    The case was registered by the district police in March 2019 against two boys, both residents of Panchkula. (HT File)
    Cities
    Updated 85 days ago

    4-year-old girl abducted, raped in UP’s Budaun; hunt on for accused

    The girl went missing on June 25 night and was found lying injured in a field the next day. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 97 days ago
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