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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicProtection of Children from Sexual Offences

Topic: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences

‘Golden lining to dark cloud’: In 2025, disposal rate of POCSO cases was over 100% in 24 states

Disposal rate in 2025 reached 109 percent, meaning the courts cleared backlog of previous years. However, conviction rate has been reducing since 2019. System also struggling with delays.

‘Control sexual urges, protect your dignity’ — Calcutta HC tells young girls while hearing POCSO case

HC asked adolescent boys to 'respect' young girls while quashing an FIR against a youth convicted under POCSO. It also suggested consensual sexual acts among adolescents be decriminalised.

Child abuse or ‘teen romance’: 9 times courts gave a mixed message on POCSO

Meghalaya HC quashed case against man for marrying, impregnating 'consenting minor'. But recent judgments in cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act not uniform.

Kerala actor Sreejith Ravi arrested for ‘flashing minors’, booked under stringent POCSO Act

This is the actor’s second such offence, in 2016 he had managed bail after arguing the complainants misunderstood his action.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.