The Law Commission, however, said amendments were needed to the POCSO to “improve the situation” in cases where there was tacit approval on part of children aged 16 to 18 years.
Police say identity of child — who suffered extensive injuries — still not established as she is not able to communicate properly. One suspect detained.
Delhi HC's ruling comes amid conflicting orders from various high courts on whether a minor Muslim girl can enter into a valid marriage, and applicability of POCSO Act to such cases.
17-yr-old alleges the senior Delhi govt officer raped her multiple times between Nov 2020 & Jan 2021 & conspired with his wife to terminate pregnancy. Accused, his wife have been arrested.
13-yr-old was allegedly raped, brutalised & left in a jungle, where her mother found her 18 hours later. District administration demolishes houses of accused citing encroachment.
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.
For an industry globally classified as hazardous, protections such as health insurance and a provident fund for workers are necessities. In Sivakasi, they remain elusive.
The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.
Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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