sexual assault

  • 22-Year-Old Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Minor in Uttar Pradesh

    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.

  • Tribal Woman Gang-Raped in Madhya Pradesh Denied Justice by Panchayat Before Police Intervention

    Tribal Woman Gang-Raped in Madhya Pradesh Denied Justice by Panchayat Before Police Intervention

    Dec 10, 2025 02:28 am CST

    A 27-year-old tribal woman in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, was gang-raped by six individuals but faced dismissal from her community panchayat when seeking justice. Despite panchayat members calling the perpetrators 'sanskari' (people with good values), the survivor approached police, leading to the arrest of all six accused, including a minor.

  • UP Female Constable Files Case Against Husband After Forced Sanitiser Consumption and Ongoing Dowry Harassment

    UP Female Constable Files Case Against Husband After Forced Sanitiser Consumption and Ongoing Dowry Harassment

    Dec 10, 2025 01:48 am CST

    A female police constable in Pilibhit has filed serious charges against her husband and in-laws, including forced sanitiser consumption after catching her husband in an inappropriate situation with her sister-in-law. The complaint details ongoing dowry harassment, physical abuse during pregnancy, and multiple violent incidents since their 2023 marriage, despite her family spending approximately Rs 50 lakh on wedding expenses.

  • Afghan Teenagers Sentenced to Long Detention for Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl in UK Amid Rising Immigration Concerns

    Afghan Teenagers Sentenced to Long Detention for Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl in UK Amid Rising Immigration Concerns

    Dec 09, 2025 12:08 pm CST

    Two Afghan teenage asylum seekers have been sentenced to lengthy detention periods for raping a 15-year-old girl in central England. The case highlights growing concerns about crimes committed by asylum seekers in the UK, sparking nationwide protests and influencing public opinion on immigration policies. The judge took the unusual step of allowing the 17-year-old perpetrators to be publicly identified due to public interest considerations.

  • Unauthorized Medical Practitioner Arrested for Sexual Assault in Jharkhand: Woman Attacked During Child

    Unauthorized Medical Practitioner Arrested for Sexual Assault in Jharkhand: Woman Attacked During Child's Treatment

    Dec 08, 2025 11:42 pm CST

    A disturbing incident in Jharkhand's Palamu district has resulted in the arrest of a fake doctor who allegedly sexually assaulted a 26-year-old woman in front of her child after luring them to his residence under the pretense of providing medical treatment. The unauthorized practitioner was taken into custody after the victim reported the December 5 incident to authorities.

  • Supreme Court to Create Guidelines Preventing Insensitive Judicial Orders in Sexual Assault Cases

    Supreme Court to Create Guidelines Preventing Insensitive Judicial Orders in Sexual Assault Cases

    Dec 08, 2025 07:30 pm CST

    The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over insensitive judicial orders in rape and sexual assault cases, announcing plans to develop comprehensive guidelines for courts nationwide. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that such controversial comments create a "chilling effect" on survivors, potentially pressuring them to withdraw cases. This initiative follows a controversial Allahabad High Court order that downplayed sexual offenses against minors.

  • Two Men Arrested in Jhansi for Sexual Assault on Minor, Blackmail Attempt and Police Shootout

    Two Men Arrested in Jhansi for Sexual Assault on Minor, Blackmail Attempt and Police Shootout

    Dec 07, 2025 12:34 am CST

    Police in Jhansi apprehended two men following a shootout for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, recording the act, and attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from her family by threatening to distribute the video. One suspect was injured during the arrest operation where illegal firearms were also recovered.

  • 14-Year-Old Orphan Girl Sexually Assaulted by Uncle in Uttar Pradesh: Police Investigation and Arrest Details

    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.

  • Private Tuition Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Four Young Girls in Arunachal Pradesh

    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.

  • Minor Rape Victim Petitions Supreme Court to Revoke Asaram Bapu

    Minor Rape Victim Petitions Supreme Court to Revoke Asaram Bapu's Medical Bail

    Dec 01, 2025 04:20 pm CST

    A minor rape victim has approached the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of Asaram Bapu's bail, arguing that the convicted godman is not seriously ill as claimed. Despite being granted bail on medical grounds by both Rajasthan and Gujarat High Courts, the victim's lawyer contends that Asaram has been traveling extensively across India without requiring hospitalization, raising questions about the validity of his medical bail conditions.