Latest POCSO & Sexual Crimes News
Chhattisgarh Court Rules: Rape Can Amount To Abetment Of Suicide If Victim Takes Her Life Due To Trauma And Humiliation
Introduction The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that…
Romantic Relationship No Defence Under POCSO, But Teenage Hormonal Changes Relevant For Sentencing: Madras HC
Introduction The Madras High Court has observed that…
Court Rules Hand Inside Minor Girl’s Pant Amounts To Sexual Assault Under Section 7 of POCSO Act: Orissa High Court
Introduction The Orissa High Court has upheld the…
Potency Test on POCSO Accused Without Consent Does Not Violate Privacy or Bodily Integrity: Kerala High Court
Introduction The Kerala High Court has held that…
Delhi High Court: Friendship on Valentine’s Day Does Not Justify Forced Sexual Relations Under POCSO
Court refuses bail to accused, holding that friendliness…
Bombay High Court: Lack of Medical Opinion on Sexual Assault Not Fatal to POCSO Prosecution
Single-judge bench upholds conviction under POCSO and IPC,…
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.…
