POCSO Act
UP Priest Arrested for Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Boy Near Temple in Deoria
Dec 17, 2025 02:10 am CST
A 65-year-old priest, Ramesh Chandra Puri, has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old boy near a local temple. The accused, who served as a temple priest for two decades, has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody while further legal proceedings continue.
22-Year-Old Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Minor in Uttar Pradesh
Dec 16, 2025 10:16 pm CST
Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old schoolgirl and sexually assaulting her over a two-week period. The victim, who disappeared on December 1, was rescued by authorities on Monday. The accused has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to custody following completion of legal formalities.
Madhya Pradesh Tensions Escalate After Obscene Video of Minor Girl Circulated in Blackmail Attempt
Dec 05, 2025 09:40 pm CST
Tensions have gripped Shamgarh city in Madhya Pradesh following the circulation of an obscene video of a 16-year-old girl, resulting in citywide protests and shutdown. Two accused, Rihan and Babu, allegedly threatened the minor at knifepoint, recorded the video, and attempted to extort Rs 5 lakh from her family before releasing the footage online. Police have arrested both suspects within 12 hours as authorities deal with mounting public outrage and demands for severe punishment.
14-Year-Old Orphan Girl Sexually Assaulted by Uncle in Uttar Pradesh: Police Investigation and Arrest Details
Dec 03, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly raping his 14-year-old orphaned niece who had been living with him following her mother's death and father's disappearance. The case has been registered under rape and criminal intimidation sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, with the victim now undergoing medical examination.
Supreme Court Stays POCSO Trial Against Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa: Legal Challenge Continues
Dec 02, 2025 05:55 pm CST
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO Act case. The court issued this stay while hearing his challenge to the Karnataka High Court's refusal to dismiss sexual harassment allegations. Yediyurappa's legal team argues that key evidence was ignored, while the case stems from allegations that he molested a 17-year-old girl during a visit to his residence.
Private Tuition Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Four Young Girls in Arunachal Pradesh
Dec 01, 2025 07:08 pm CST
A 35-year-old private tuition teacher has been detained in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly sexually assaulting four Class 1 students aged 6-7 years during tuition hours. Police promptly responded to the complaint and transferred the accused to the Women Police Station in Itanagar. The suspect will face charges under the POCSO Act as investigations continue.
Supreme Court Examines Petition to Ban Female Genital Mutilation in India
Nov 29, 2025 08:59 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Centre regarding a petition to ban female genital mutilation, particularly prevalent in the Dawoodi Bohra community. Filed by NGO Chetna Welfare Society, the petition argues that FGM violates children's rights and poses serious health risks despite lacking specific legislation prohibiting the practice in India.
Allahabad High Court Dismisses POCSO Case: Protecting Happily Married Couple from Unnecessary Legal Harassment
Nov 28, 2025 02:33 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act against a man who married the alleged victim, recognizing that forcing the happily married couple to face trial would constitute harassment. Justice Kshitij Shailendra ruled that courts cannot remain silent spectators when justice demands immediate intervention, especially when the alleged victim herself denies the accusations and supports dismissal of the case filed by her father.
5-Year-Old Sexual Assault Victim Denied Medical Care as Village Attempts Cover-Up in Maharashtra
Nov 25, 2025 02:08 am CST
A 5-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Beed district was allegedly sexually assaulted by a teenage relative, with village residents preventing the family from reporting the crime or seeking immediate medical care. After four days of suffering, authorities were finally notified, resulting in charges under the POCSO Act and the child's hospitalization. Officials are investigating both the assault and the community's obstruction of justice.
7-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted and Injected by Unknown Man on School Grounds in Gujarat
Nov 22, 2025 10:06 pm CST
A disturbing investigation is underway in Gujarat's Mehsana district after a 7-year-old student was sexually assaulted on two consecutive days and administered an unknown injection on her school campus. Police have registered a case under POCSO Act and are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator while awaiting medical reports on the injected substance.