In 10 July ruling in case stemming from 25-year-old man's relationship with 17.5-year-old, Bombay HC says age of consent at 18 is 'criminalising consensual adolescence/teenage relationships'.
Single judge bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma noted that there are numerous cases where rape accused 'deceitfully' marries victim & abandons her after criminal charges are dropped.
35-yr-old accused had been awarded death penalty by a special sessions court in 2018 case. Madhya Pradesh HC acquitted him 'by giving him the benefit of doubt'.
Delhi Police officers say chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India chief cites corroboration of wrestlers' complaints by colleagues, coaches & others as main evidence.
An offence falling under Section 10 of POCSO Act is cognizable & non-bailable. When committed by an individual in a position of authority, it is categorised as an 'aggravated' offence.
Stalin informs TN assembly that the accused has been expelled from the party. The councillor, who served as correspondent at Shakthi Nagar Private Primary School in Cuddalore, booked under POCSO Act.
The accused was sentenced to death for the 2017 rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh. SC has upheld his conviction, but set aside his death sentence.
Supreme Court set to look into whether age limit for marriage under Prohibition of Child Marriage Act overrides Muslim personal law provisions, so long referred to by courts in such cases.
Justice Jasmeet Singh framed guidelines to prevent 're-traumatisation' of victim last week. Measures include virtual hearings, emphasis on sensitive questioning.
In a letter, the court’s juvenile justice panel says that 60% of registered POCSO cases relate to ‘mutual romantic relationships’. But police say implementation could be challenging.
The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.
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