Srinagar, June 5: Baramulla Police has achieved a critical breakthrough in the investigation of a sexual assault case involving an mentally challenged minor girl, resulting in the identification and arrest of three accused persons through sustained forensic and investigative efforts. “On receiving information in January 2025, Kunzer Police Station registered FIR No. 04/2025 under relevant … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) The West Bengal government has directed all state-run medical establishments in the state to strictly adhere to the existing legal provisions for immediate medical examination of the suspected minor victims of rape even before registration of First Information Report (FIR). The decision has been taken to … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 9 (IANS) In a concerning development in Yadgir district, a minor girl filed a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Wednesday against a police Constable, alleging two years of sexual exploitation by him. The incident was reported from the vicinity of the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 7 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Committee member B.S. Yediyurappa has approached the High Court seeking relaxation in his travel restrictions imposed by the lower court in connection with a case filed under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The High … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The Teachers Joint Action Committee, comprising members from various teachers’ associations, has demanded a thorough investigation into recent cases filed under the POCSO Act against teachers on exam duty. The demand follows multiple incidents, including the arrest of a 44-year-old teacher who was on invigilation duty … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) About 754 fast track courts (FTSCs) have disposed more than 3 lakh cases related to rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) in January, said the government. “The government accords the highest priority for ensuring safety and security of children and has undertaken … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhopal, March 21 (IANS) A minor boy has been arrested under the POCSO Act in Shujalpur of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, following allegations of molestation involving another minor at a cafe. The police, under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act and other provisions of BNS (Bhartiya Nyay … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kannur (Kerala), Mar 14 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was arrested at Taliparambu in Kerala’s Kannur on Friday under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually exploiting a 12-year-old schoolgirl. The arrested woman, identified as Sneha Merlin, had been in the news recently for attacking a CPI leader using her helmet and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, March 14 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Committee member B.S. Yediyurappa in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case by staying the summons requiring his personal appearance before the First Fast Track Court on … Read more
