Delhi High Court dismisses PIL against Dalai Lama for alleged molestation of minor child
The Delhi High Court took judicial notice of the fact that Dalai Lama had already expressed his apology to those who may have been offended by his action.
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Delhi High Court rules on application of ‘Margin of Error’ and Upper Age Limit in Bone Ossification Tests for Determining Victim’s Age in POCSO Cases
In cases of sexual assault and POCSO cases, wherever, the court is called upon to determine the age of victim based on “bone age ossification report”, the upper age given in “reference range” be considered as age of the victim.
Delhi High Court denies suspension of sentence of Kuldeep Singh Senger in Custodial Death Case of Unnao Rape victim’s father
The Delhi High Court stated that the period of sentence served by a convict is only one of the several factors that are to be taken into consideration while adjudicating an application seeking suspension of sentence.
‘Inconsequential discrepancies in evidence do not dispel credibility of prosecution case’: Sikkim HC upholds conviction order of POCSO convict
Sikkim High Court opined that the prosecution’s case was established beyond all reasonable doubt following which they found no reason to differ from the findings of the Trial Court
[POCSO] Uttaranchal HC commutes death sentence to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment for man who committed rape on his stepsister
The Court opined that the prosecution did not place any material or evidence to conclude that reformation, rehabilitation, and social re-integration of the accused into society was not possible.
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Sikkim High Court allows State’s application for condonation of delay for appeal in POCSO case; Costs amounting to Rs 20,000 imposed on State
The Court stated that, while it is important that litigants including the State, are accorded the same treatment and the law is administered even- handedly; however, a little latitude is considered by the Courts when the State is the seeking condonation of delay.
Delhi High Court reverses acquittal of father for sexually assaulting his minor daughter
‘Victim would have thought that she would find monastery in the lap of her father, instead, he turned out to be a monster.’
Is 3-month period for completion of preliminary assessment under Juvenile Justice Act mandatory? Supreme Court answers
“The words ‘Children’s Court’ and ‘Court of Sessions’ in JJ Act, 2015 and the Rules thereunder were directed to be read interchangeably. Primarily jurisdiction vests in the Children’s Court. However, without the constitution of such Children’s Court in the district, the power to be exercised under the Act is vested with the Court of Sessions.”
Crucial to extend education to encompass concept of ‘Virtual Touch’ apart from ‘Good and Bad Touch’; Delhi HC rejects bail application of POCSO accused
The Delhi High Court says that efforts must be taken to teach children about critical thinking skills to assess the credibility of online contacts and safeguard their personal information.
Bombay HC falls short of words to describe “mental, psychological and physical state of the victim” while rejecting bail for sexually abusing child for 9 years
Due to the horrendous nature of crime committed by the applicant, the victim, a 17-year-old child, turned into a nymphomaniac.
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[POCSO Case] | An award-winning National hockey player’s achievements earned through hard work, can’t be termed as ‘Influence’: Karnataka HC
The High Court granted anticipatory bail to noted hockey player Varun Kumar stating that he cannot be termed as influential person merely because he is an award-winning National Hockey Player.
Supreme Court invokes power under Art. 142 of Constitution to allow abortion of 14-year-old rape survivor
Supreme Court noted that medical termination of pregnancy is sought for a minor who is 14, and this pregnancy is alleged to be an emanation from a sexual assault, and that the minor was unaware of the fact that she was pregnant until a very late stage.
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‘Hospitals can’t insist on police complaint as condition to provide medical care’: Bombay HC
“Grant of medical aid to any person is directly concomitant with the guarantees of Article 21 of the Constitution.”
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‘Gross violation of mandate under JJ Act’: Supreme Court reverses POCSO conviction
Supreme Court highlighted that the fact of accused being a child in conflict with law was known to the Investigating Officer, prosecution as well as the Trial Court from the very inception of proceedings.
Former Law Commission Chairperson, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, takes oath as the new Judicial Member of Lokpal
Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi was functioning as the Chairperson of Law Commission of India and resigned from this post on 26-03-2024 after a tenure of 17 months.
‘Adolescent love cannot be controlled by the Courts’; Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail to POCSO accused
“In the case of lack of inducement or threat, the Court must be conscious of the fact that they are not dealing with criminals.”