'Still waiting for justice': Kuldeep Sengar's daughter pens open letter after SC stays Delhi HC orderThe Supreme Court has halted the Delhi High Court's order to suspend the life sentence of Kuldeep Sengar. This decision means Sengar will r...
29 Dec, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
Man files Pocso case against ex-wife for sexually assaulting their five-year-old son; SC issues noticeThe Supreme Court has issued a notice on a woman's plea challenging a Pocso Act case filed by her estranged husband. She claims the FIR was...
18 Nov, 2025, 04.05 PM IST
Teach kids gender empathy in schoolsA Supreme Court hearing highlighted the need for schools to educate children about the severe repercussions of rape. Advocates suggest mand...
13 Nov, 2025, 10.58 PM IST
SC concerned over misuse of POCSO cases, says awareness neededThe Supreme Court observed that the POCSO Act is being misused in marital discord and consensual adolescent relationships, emphasizing the ...
05 Nov, 2025, 12.42 AM IST
'Is it criminal to love?' SC calls for distinction between genuine romance among teens & Pocso offencesThe Supreme Court deliberated on the distinction between rape cases and romantic relationships. The court observed the natural feelings bet...
20 Aug, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
Arunachal Cabinet approves key reforms in education, child safety and governanceThe Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved key decisions. These decisions aim to improve technical education and internal security. Child p...
18 Jul, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh holds 'victory parade' with 100 SUVs & 10,000 supporters after getting clean chit in POCSO caseBrij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former WFI chief, stated that harassment laws are misused. He spoke after a Delhi court accepted a police report...
28 May, 2025, 11.45 AM IST
Allahabad HC grants bail to rape accused on condition of marriage, financial support for newbornThe Allahabad High Court grants bail to Abhishek, accused of raping a teenager under the pretext of marriage, on the condition that he marr...
16 Oct, 2024, 03.43 PM IST
Not advisable to tinker with existing age of consent under POCSO Act: Law Commission to govtThe Law Commission in India has recommended against changing the age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCS...
29 Sep, 2023, 06.33 PM IST
UP BJP legislators help Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh mobilise crowdSeveral BJP legislators in UP's Devipatan region, where BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's writ runs large, are coming out in his support, ...
31 May, 2023, 12.15 PM IST
If Brij Bhushan attends inauguration of new Parliament, country will get the message: Vinesh PhogatThe Delhi Police has filed two FIRs against the WFI president. While the first FIR relates to allegations by the minor wrestler and has bee...
26 May, 2023, 09.34 PM IST
Hyderabad gang-rape case: BJP MLA's action gives new twistAt a news conference on Saturday, the BJP MLA M. Raghunandan Rao released some photographs and videos purportedly showing the son of an MLA...
05 Jun, 2022, 01.09 PM IST
Parliamentary panel asks govt to consider reducing juvenile delinquency age to 16 under POCSO ActThe committee said that it believed that minor sexual offenders may commit more serious and heinous crime if left untreated and uncounselle...
16 Mar, 2021, 05.48 PM IST
Rajya Sabha Panel submits report on tackling child porn, recommendations could include changes in POCSO ActThe panel may want the POSCO Act to consider as an offence the act of “advocating or counselling sexual activity” to a minor, and may want ...
13 Jan, 2020, 11.47 PM IST
CJI Dipak Misra: A strong advocate of right to equality, dignityFacing allegations, Justice Misra maintained a studied silence even as there was talk of impeachment in political circles.
01 Oct, 2018, 08.54 PM IST
Cyber Laws Part II: A guide for victims of cyber crimeThe procedure for reporting cyber crimes is more or less the same as reporting other crimes. The local police can be approached for filing ...
03 Nov, 2017, 04.15 PM IST
Court acquits rape accused, says no one discusses men’s dignity and honourA court commented that no one discusses the “dignity and honour” of men, given that everyone is fighting for the rights, honour and dignity...
31 Oct, 2017, 11.33 AM IST