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Facts of the Case: The present matter arose from three criminal appeals filed by appellants convicted under various provisions of the Protecti ...
Delhi HC states that Age and Coercion Trump Initial Consent Claims in Sexual Assault of Minor
Facts of the Case The case arose from a complaint lodged by the father of a 14-year-old girl, reporting her missing on 5th March 2017. It was ...
Supreme Court held Child Abuse Survivors Must Not Be Re-Traumatized
Facts of the Case The appellant, Mr. A, was convicted by the Special POCSO Court, East Sessions Division, Tezu, for the offence of aggravated ...
Karnataka HC held that the POCSO Act is gender neutral and a woman can also be the perpetrator of the crime, making trial an imperative necessity while rejecting her plea to quash proceedings.
Facts of the Case: The Petitioner, who is the sole accused in this case sought before the Court quashing of proceedings under Sections 4 and 6 ...
Understanding the Juvenile Justice Act and the Authorities Safeguarding Every Child
At a busy traffic signal, a child weaves between cars selling trinkets under the harsh afternoon sun. A few streets away, another child is caught ...
Karnataka HC Ruled that DNA Evidence Alone is Insufficient for Conviction Under POCSO
Facts of the Case The respondent-accused, Mr. N, a resident of Belagavi District, Karnataka, was charged under Section 376(2) of the Indian Pe ...
Chhattisgarh HC Held That Mere Verbal Expression Without Sexual or Caste-Based Intent Does Not Attract Offences Under POCSO or SC/ST Acts
Facts of the Case On 14 October 2019, a 15-year-old girl (the prosecutrix) lodged a complaint at Kurud Police Station in Dhamtari district, Ch ...
Kerala HC ruled that Corporal Punishment by Teachers Not Crime but Sadistic Actions Can Constitute Offence
Facts of the Case The Kerala High Court was called upon to decide the legality and criminality of corporal punishment inflicted by teachers on ...
Emotional Regulation in Children: What Parents & Caregivers Need to Know
In June 2025, an incident in America, Arizona captured international attention: four fifth-grade girls, aged only 10 and 11 years, were charged w ...
Bombay HC Stated Mere Expression of ‘I Love You’ Without Sexual Overture or Intent Does Not Attract POCSO
Facts of the Case The case arose from a complaint filed by the family of a minor girl who was allegedly sexually harassed by the accused while ...
Listening with love: Supporting children through gender exploration
These days, it’s more common than ever for children to ask questions about gender—sometimes their own, sometimes the roles they see around them. ...
J&K HC Stated That Medical Opinion Alone Not Enough To Pin Blame On Accused While Quashing Rape Charges
Facts of the Case The case arose from an FIR lodged by the father of a 14-year-old girl who reported that his daughter and her minor friend ha ...
Safe Digital Engagement: What you need to know through the lens of Child Safety?
In today’s increasingly digital world, most of us are spending more and more of our time online. From gaining information, staying current, being ent ...
Orissa High Court Rules POCSO Act Should Not Criminalize Adolescent Romance or Enforce Outdated Moral Codes
Facts of the Case The petitioner, X, was accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Sections 376(1), 376(2)(n), ...
SC Rules Out Sentencing in POCSO Case, Reversing Calcutta HC’s Victim-Blaming Remarks
Summary of the Judgment On May 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of India exercised its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution t ...
Patna HC Emphasizes on Reformation Over Punishment by Quashing Conviction of Juvenile in Arms Act Case
Facts of the Case The matter before the Patna High Court concerned a juvenile petitioner who had been convicted under the Arms Act and sentenc ...
Supreme Court Ruled That High Court’s Quashing of FIR in POCSO Act Case Involving WhatsApp Messages was Incorrect, Directing Continuation of Trial
Facts of the Case The case involves allegations against respondent No. 1, a Computer Teacher at a school in Tirur, for inappropriate behaviour ...
Telangana High Court Calls for Independent Assessment Before Trialing Juvenile as Adult Under JJ Act
Introduction The Telangana High Court recently delivered a landmark judgment addressing the trial of juveniles as adults under the Juvenile Ju ...
Delhi High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 21 POCSO Act stating Reporting Delay Due to Vulnerability is Not Criminal
Facts of the Case The case concerns a mother who was charged under Section 21 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act f ...
Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Ruling That Grabbing Breasts & Breaking Pyjama Strings Of Minor Girl Wasn’t ‘Attempt To Rape’
Facts of the Case The case involves a heinous incident where two individuals allegedly assaulted an 11-year-old minor girl. The prosecution's ...
Madras HC stated that Unnecessary Medical Exams on Child Victims in POCSO Cases Cause Mental Stress; Directs Tests Based on Complaint
Facts of the Case: The Madras High Court addressed the routine and mechanical medical examinations being conducted on children in cases under ...
