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Facts of the Case: This case concerns a revision petition filed under Sections 397 and 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, challenging an o ...
“Victim shaming and victim’s family shaming must not be allowed as it will be a deterrent and road block in the real victims reporting offences to the authorities”- Delhi HC
Facts: The case involved a child who was victimized within her home by an employee of her father, suffering voyeurism, sexual harassment, and outr ...
Intention of Abettor must be demonstrated because mere involvement in POCSO offence insufficient- Kerala HC
Facts: The petitioner was the second accused in a matter pending before the Fast Track Special Court. He filed application seeking discharge from ...
Guidelines To Determine Age Of Victim In POCSO Cases Issued By Allahabad HC
Facts: On 17th April 2024 the Allahabad High Court released extensive directions regarding the inconsistent methods used to determine the victim' ...
Dissecting the trend of School Bullying from an Intersectional lens
In a world where every child should feel safe and supported in their educational journey, the tragic reality of bullying continues to haunt communiti ...
A Transgender Person Sentenced to Death for Infant’s Rape and Murder in Mumbai
Overview: On February 27, 2024, a Mumbai court sentenced a transgender individual to death for the rape and murder of a three-month-old girl. The ...
Mere Touching of Private Parts with Sexual Intent Constitutes Penetrative Sexual Assault under Section 4 of POCSO- Bombay HC
Introduction: The Bombay High Court, in X vs State of Maharashtra (Criminal Bail Application No.1207 of 2022), denied bail to a man accused of sex ...
Lack Of Direct and Consistent Witness Testimony Resulted In Acquittal In A POCSO Case – Patna HC
Introduction: The Patna High Court in X vs State of Bihar (Criminal Appeal No.- (DB) 229 of 2023) has overturned a judgment of conviction and orde ...
HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF SEX EDUCATION
Introduction Sex education, in the past, had been disseminated to help shape adolescents’ life choices. This is now transforming; it has now ...
In a rape case of a 13-year-old, Bombay HC grants bail to the accused asserting that accused’s relationship as attraction, not assault driven by lust
Introduction: X v. State of Maharashtra (Criminal Application (BA) No. 718 of 2023) involves an application for bail under Section 439 of the Code of ...
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: What Can We Do as a Society?
When a person purposely causes physical, verbal, psychological, harm to a child with sexual intention then it is called as child sexual abuse. In the ...
Consistently following and contacting a child either directly or through electronic means will amount to sexual assault – Jharkhand HC
Introduction: X v. The State of Jharkhand & Anr (Cr. Revision No.663 of 2022) is a criminal revision pertaining to Petitioner (X) challenging the ...
Creating a Safe Workplace for Children: Tips for Employers
Introduction: Ensuring a safe working environment for all employees is a top priority for employers and HR professionals in a hectic modern workpl ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
