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Introduction: A sub-set of a larger discourse on Ethics and AI is AI generated child sexual abuse material. There is a disturbing but growing tren ...
Summoning UIDAI Official to Verify Aadhar Card is a Fair Trial Imperative says Punjab & Haryana HC in a POCSO case.
Introduction: In X vs State of Haryana and others (CRM M-17864 of 2021) Petitioner sought directions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to summon a UIDAI (Uni ...
Minor inconsistencies in the victim’s statements are deemed natural, not fatal to the case especially when victim supported the prosecution’s case on all major aspects.- Delhi HC
Introduction: In X v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr., CRL.A. 332/2023, the appellant filed an appeal to dismiss the conviction where he ...
Bombay HC Affirms Ossification Test Criteria for Age Determination in POCSO Cases
Introduction: The case revolves around an appeal challenging the conviction of the accused under the POCSO Act. The Bombay HC delves into the signifi ...
The Punjab and Haryana High Court calls for accountability regarding toilet facilities, sexual harassment, and the plight of children in Haryana’s schools.
Introduction: The judgment pertains Amarjeet and Others v/s State of Haryana and Others (CWP-23384-2017 (O&M)) The court takes note of significan ...
Failure to Report the offence under Section 21 of POCSO is Bailable- Himachal Pradesh HC
Introduction: Sushil Kumar v. State of Himachal (Cr. MPM No. 2705 of 2023) involves a petition seeking anticipatory bail. The Himachal Pradesh HC has ...
Patna High Court overturned conviction in POCSO case noting failure of Trial Court to ascertain the age of the victim despite being challenged during trial
Case title- Kumod Mandal v. State of Bihar, 2023 SCC OnLine Pat 2812 Facts: A division bench of the High Court of Judicature at Patna was decid ...
Availability of ‘support persons’ is a mandatory obligation of the State under the POCSO Act and Rules- SC
Background of the case: In We the Women of India v. Union of India & Ors. (Writ Petition(s)(Civil) No(s).1156/2021),the Supreme Court directed ...
Age of Consent in India: Analysing the 22nd Law Commission’s Recommendations
The 22nd Law Commission of India under the chairmanship of Justice Rituraj Awasthi has opposed reducing the age of consent in India from 18 to 16 und ...
A Recap of the Two-Day POCSO Certification Workshop on Child Sexual Abuse Awareness
Child sexual abuse is an ever-present societal concern, that mandates collective awareness and action. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offence ...
Protecting Children: A Comprehensive Review Of The POCSO Act, 2012
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO Act 2012) was enacted by the Parliament of India in 2012 and was amended in 2019. The governme ...
Key Authorities Under Pocso
One of the primary pieces of legislation governing instances of child sexual abuse is the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (“POC ...
Teens Engage in Sexual Activities Unmindful of the Consequences under POCSO Act
Observation given by the court(Consequences under POCSO Act): While showing concerns on alarming rise in the number of sexual offences against th ...
Allahabad High Court grants bail to POCSO accused on condition to take care of victim/wife for the sake of New Born Child
A bail application was filed in a case under offences of Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2 ...
Appreciating hands cannot amount to Sexual intent, POCSO case quashed: Meghalaya HC
This application was brought by the accused in the Hon’ble Meghalaya High Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C, with a prayer to set aside and quash the cr ...
Gujarat High Court grants bail to 16-year-old accused of committing unnatural sex with 13-year-old
A Criminal Revision Application was filed under Sec-102 of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 for setting aside and quashing the orders passed by Sessions Co ...
Jammu & Kashmir HC denies bail to aged woman booked for abetting minor’s rape
An application was filed under Sec-439 CR.P.C. for seeking bail in a case arising out of FIR for offences punishable under Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1 ...
Sexual Harassment of Children in Schools: SC seeks response from Union and Central Government
The Supreme Court issued a notice in a writ petition seeking protection of children from any kind of harassment including the sexual harassment being ...
“Punjab and Haryana HC: Parents of child victims of sexual abuse cannot enter into compromise with the accused”
The petitioner requested to quash the FIR registered under Sections 452 and 506 of IPC and Section 3 of SC/ST Act and Section 8 of the Protectio ...
P.T Teacher Charged Under POCSO, Granted Bail: Karnataka High Court
The said criminal petition was filed under Section 439 OF Cr.P.C for the offence punishable under Sections 8 (Punishment for sexual assault.) a ...
Bail Denied, Betrayed Wife and Trust of a Minor Girl: Allahabad High Court
The said application was brought under 439 CrPC before the Allahabad High Court of a married man who was accused of trying to convert the prosecutrix ...