22-year-old POCSO accused alleges false FIR filed due to property dispute; Supreme Court grants bail
The undertrial prisoner, accused of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old, has been behind the bars for almost two and a half years.
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Bar under Section 33(5) of POCSO Act is not absolute; Kerala High Court allows recalling of child witness for examination for the just decision of the case
Kerala High Court held that child witness can be recalled for examination; bar under Section 33(5) of POCSO Act is not absolute.
‘Offering pen, book while following her regularly was done to groom the child for his sexual intent’; Bombay Court convicts the man under POCSO
The Court observed that there is an increase in the cases of sexual offenses against the child. The child sexual abuse cases demonstrate the inhumane mindset of the accused. There is an adverse impact of the incident on the victim, on her family members, and even on society.
No leniency to be shown to a person committing offence under POCSO Act; Gujarat High Court rejects bail plea
Gujarat High Court denied showing any leniency while deciding bail application of accused charged with offences under POCSO Act.
‘Sentencing policy’s twin objective is deterrence and correction’; Bombay High Court reduces POCSO convict’s sentence in a 7-year-old’s sexual assault case
The Court observed that the convict was a young boy of 20 years, who has no father, and was shouldering the responsibility of his widowed sister and her son, hence, imprisonment for a term of 14 years would be adequate, to teach him a lesson.
POCSO| Supreme Court grants pre-arrest bail to a public servant accused of rape
The accused had argued that the complainant and her family, out of ill will, had orchestrated the complaint and were extorting the petitioner for their own means and benefits. Rajasthan High Court, however, did not appreciate the fact that the previous complaints filed by the prosecutrix was closed on account of being frivolous and a closure report was also filed in the matter.
Third party files PIL against Rajasthan HC’s order quashing FIR accusing Govt school teacher of molesting his student. SC agrees to hear matter but under Article 136
The petitioners have told the Court that though they are not directly affected by Rajasthan High Court’s order, they had approached the Court as the State, which is the Guardian of the interests of the persons living in the State, has chosen not to appeal and if the accused teacher will go unpunished in this case, not only him but other teachers may also commit similar offences with girls in future.
Allahabad High Court reiterates that the gravity of the offence is of ample significance for a case to fall within the exceptions under the proviso to Section 12(1) of JJ Act
Allahabad High Court: In a criminal revision petition filed against the orders passed by the Juvenile Justice Board (‘JJB’) and
Kerala High Court | Marriage between Muslims under personal law is not excluded from the sweep of POCSO Act
A child marriage compromises the growth of the child to her full potential. It is the bane of society.
Delhi High Court upholds 12-year imprisonment awarded to father guilty of raping his minor daughter
Delhi High Court: In an appeal challenging the order passed by the Additional Sessions Judge convicting the Father (Appellant) under
Allahabad High Court| Secretary of the High Court Legal Services Committee must ensure that POCSO victims are represented by diligent practitioners
Allahabad high Court: In a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (‘POCSO’ Act), Ajay Bhanot, J.
POCSO meant to protect and not criminalize consensual relationships between young adults; Delhi High Court grants bail
Delhi High Court: While granting bail to the person accused of offences under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO),
“Section 219 CrPC directory in nature”; Kerala High Court upholds order for dismissing accused’s application for joint trial
Kerala High Court: In a criminal miscellaneous petition challenging the order passed by the Sessions Court, wherein the Court dismissed
Non-reporting of POCSO offence despite knowledge a serious offence; Bombay High Court’s quashment of FIR against accused Medical Practitioner unfortunate: SC
“Non-reporting of sexual assault against a minor child despite knowledge is a serious crime and more often than not, it is an attempt to shield the offenders of the crime of sexual assault.”
“Juvenile can be denied bail, if his release defeats ends of justice”; Allahabad High Court upholds JJB order declining bail to a juvenile in a rape case of a 6-year-old
Allahabad High Court: In a criminal revision petition filed under Section 102 of the Juvenile Justice Act challenging the order passed by
Kerala High Court | Bail can be sought under POCSO Act, when offence has been alleged under POCSO Act as well as SC/ST Act
Kerala High Court: In a conflict between the manner and forum for filing an application for bail when offences under
[POCSO] Eve teasing and roadside romeos need to be dealt with heavy hand; Bombay Sessions Court convicts man for 1.5 years for calling a minor girl an “item”
Sessions Court, Borivali Division, Mumbai: In a case filed by a minor girl against the accused for offences under Sections 354, 354-D,
Meghalaya High Court| Penetration has to be medically established and doesn’t have to be deep or complete to be considered penetration under the POCSO Act
Meghalaya High Court: In a criminal appeal filed by the convict/appellant, convicted under Section 5(m) of the Protection of Children
Delhi High Court upholds Trial Court’s conviction order for raping his one year old niece
A murderer destroys the physical frame of a victim, a rapist degrades and defiles the soul of a helpless female.
Allahabad High Court grants bail to accused in a POCSO case, as prosecutrix has delivered his child and was willing to marry him
Allahabad High Court: In a bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) filed by the