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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.
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.
16-Year-Old Girl Rescued After Six-Month Captivity and Sexual Assault in Uttar Pradesh
Sep 28, 2025 12:22 pm CST
Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, rescued a 16-year-old girl who had been kidnapped and repeatedly sexually assaulted over a six-month period. The 21-year-old perpetrator has been arrested and charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act following a coordinated search operation that concluded with the victim's rescue near Prayagraj's Sangam Railway Station.