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Fast-track courts dispose more cases, so why do delays persist?Fast-track courts were established to clear case backlogs and address public outrage. These courts have disposed of millions of cases over ...- Fast-track courts fail to keep pace as 2.5 lakh rape, POCSO cases remain pendingIndia's fast-track courts have over 2.5 lakh cases pending as of December 2025. More than 1.4 lakh new cases were registered during 2025, w...
- SC voices concern over in-laws being dragged in criminal cases arising out of marital disputesThe Supreme Court expressed concern over in-laws being involved in marital disputes. It criticized the Bombay High Court for not examining ...
- SC directs AIIMS to constitute medical board to assess health of self-styled godman Asaram convicted in minor rape caseThe Supreme Court has directed AIIMS to form a medical board for Asaram. This board will assess his current health condition for an interim...
- Asaram's plea for interim bail: We don't want any untoward thing to happen, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has sought health updates on Asaram's condition for his bail plea. Rajasthan govt will submit an affidavit regarding his ...
- SC on Pocso misuse: How can state prevent elopement of girl & boy?The Supreme Court questioned the Pocso Act's use in consensual teenage relationships. Justices noted parents often file cases to protect fa...
- TV actor Rohit Chandel arrested under POCSO: What are the allegations against the Pandya Store star?Television actor Rohit Chandel was arrested by Mumbai Police on Friday. He faces allegations of stalking and assaulting a 16-year-old girl....
- Headmistress to be prosecuted under POCSO; Supreme Court says anyone failing to report child sexual abuse can face actionThe Supreme Court has expanded the definition of knowledge under the POCSO Act. Anyone aware of a sexual offense against a child must repor...
- Person receiving info from minor victim about sexual assault must report to authorities: SCSupreme Court declared minor victim reports credible under POCSO Act. Recipients must report sexual assault information to authorities imme...
- Bengal Baruipur rape-murder case: One accused killed in encounter; 4 of 12 arrestedBaruipur rape-murder case: One key accused in a Baruipur rape and murder case was killed in an encounter. The victim's body was discovered ...
- Muslim personal law recognising puberty as age of marriage violates POCSO Act, PCMA: Allahabad HCA bench of justices JJ Munir and Achal Sachdev observed that the age of marriage for every citizen of the country irrespective of religion ...
- Rape case of minor: SC notice to Rajasthan on Asaram's plea challenging Rajasthan HC judgmentThe Supreme Court has asked the Rajasthan government to respond within two weeks to a plea by Asaram, challenging his life sentence for the...
- Supreme Court refuses to interfere with anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in POCSO caseThe Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the Allahabad High Court's decision to grant anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand S...
- Rape convict Asaram surrenders at Jodhpur jail after High Court upholds life sentenceAsaram surrendered at Jodhpur Central Jail. The Rajasthan High Court upheld his life sentence in a 2013 minor rape case. His interim bail w...
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visits 12-yr-old Budgam victim's family, assures strict actionJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Budgam. He expressed grief over the death of a 12-year-old girl. The girl was found ...
- Varanasi shocker: Mother sells 12-year-old girl for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris; she was raped multiple times, forced to work as house helpA 12-year-old girl was allegedly sold by her mother for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris in Uttar Pradesh. She was then subjected to repeated sexual ...
- Unnao rape case: SC sets aside order suspending Sengar's life term, asks HC to decide plea afreshThe Supreme Court has overturned a Delhi High Court decision that suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The c...
- Can't quash Pocso Act offence on basis of matrimony: High CourtThe court observed that the marriage between the parties would not dilute the offence under the Pocso Act or under Section 376 (rape) of th...
- Law minister plans to clear backlog in 1 year with fast-track courtsThe combined data for rape and Pocso Act cases are of March 31, 2018, and those of only Pocso Act cases are of June 2019, both supplied by ...
- Government approves amendments to POCSO ActBriefing reporters, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said children should be protected from sexual offences and the Cabinet has approved ...
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