Latest POCSO & Sexual Crimes News
Refusal to Marry Isn’t Sufficient for Suicide Abetment, Gauhati HC Upholds Rape and POCSO Charges
Single Judge partially quashes cognizance under Section 306…
Supreme Court Quashes Rape Conviction After Parties Marry, Notes Relationship Misunderstanding
In a rare exercise of its powers under…
“Love Relationship” Cannot Legitimize Sexual Acts With Minors: Calcutta HC
Introduction The Calcutta High Court has made a…
Solitary Incident Of Sexual Offence Can Justify Detention Order Under Goondas Act: Madras HC
Introduction In the matter of C Kayalvizhi v.…
Holding a Child’s Hand and Offering Money for Sex Qualifies as Sexual Assault under POCSO: Bombay HC
Introduction The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) has…
Refusing Rape-Victim’s Request For Termination Would Violate Personal Liberty: Chattisgarh HC
Introduction In A v. State of Chhattisgarh and…
External Rubbing Does Not Qualify As “Penetrative Sexual Assault” Under POCSO Act: Patna HC
Introduction In a recent ruling, the Patna High…
Change of Minor’s Clothes Before Medical Examination Does Not Undermine Prosecution Evidence: Delhi HC
Introduction The Delhi High Court delivered a landmark…
Victim’s Familiarity with Accused Not a Ground to Question Sexual Assault Allegations: Delhi HC
Introduction In X v. State Govt. NCT of…
Minor’s Failure To Describe Sexual Acts As Forceful In First Statements Cannot Absolve Accused Under POCSO Act: Delhi HC
Introduction The Delhi High Court, in Rajnish v.…
