child protection laws
60-Year-Old Tuition Teacher in Telangana Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault of Minor Student
Oct 18, 2025 01:10 pm CST
A special court in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district has sentenced a 60-year-old tuition teacher to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old student. The incident occurred in December 2017 when the accused dismissed other students and sexually assaulted the victim. The court also imposed a fine and awarded compensation to the victim, demonstrating the judiciary's commitment to protecting children under the POCSO Act.
Former BJP Youth Leader Arrested for Minor's Kidnapping and Rape in Uttarakhand: Legal and Political Fallout
Oct 15, 2025 10:43 am CST
A former BJP youth wing leader, Dev Singh Bagdwal, has been arrested in Uttarakhand for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl. The victim was rescued from Haridwar following a missing person report filed by her mother on October 8. The incident has sparked political controversy, with Congress criticizing BJP's "Beti Bachao" campaign while BJP officials condemned the act and promised strict legal action regardless of political affiliations.
Man Sentenced to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting Minor in Ghaziabad Under POCSO Act
Oct 09, 2025 01:36 am CST
A special POCSO court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a Muradnagar resident to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.10 lakh for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in July 2022. The conviction follows a formal investigation after the victim's mother filed a police complaint.
Alarming 9.2% Rise in Crimes Against Children: NCRB Data Reveals 177,335 Cases in 2023
Oct 01, 2025 02:37 am CST
The National Crime Records Bureau reports a disturbing 9.2% increase in crimes against children in India for 2023, with 177,335 cases registered nationwide. Kidnapping (45%) and POCSO offenses (38.2%) dominate the statistics, while most perpetrators were known to victims. Significant regional variations exist in both crime rates and justice system efficiency, with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh reporting the highest case numbers.
Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping 1-Year-Old Stepdaughter in UP: POCSO Act Case Resolved in 14 Days
Sep 27, 2025 01:27 am CST
In a swift judicial process, a special court in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping his one-year-old stepdaughter. The trial was completed in just 14 days under the POCSO Act, with five witnesses testifying against the accused who committed the assault while the child's mother was away from home. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the convicted stepfather.