Pocso Act
Jharkhand: Women’s safety in rural areas causes concern
The horrific incident emerged at a time when there is a public anger over growing cases of child rapes across the country.
Barely 10 per cent victims of sexual assault compensated, SC told
The bench, on hearing the submissions, said it would pass directions on May 10 with regard to compensation for victims of sexual assault.
UP police to integrate women helplines for quicker response
Women helpline (1090), anti-romeo squad and UP-100 services will come together besides fast-tracking trial of cases under the POCSO Act.
Hyderabad: School principal’s husband booked for ‘groping’ minor girl student
Police said minor was allegedly groped during Diwali 2017 at the quarters of principal located on the premises of the residential school.
Another Jharkhand teen girl raped, set on fire, accused held
The victim has been admitted to West Bengal's Malda Hospital and is in a critical condition.
Deterrence theory is outdated
Far more offences against children are committed not only in India but across the globe.
Teen commits suicide after she was gang-raped by 8 men near Gurgaon
Cases have been lodged against the accused under the POCSO Act, however, no arrests have been made as yet.
Form 3-judge panel to check cases of child sexual assault: SC to HCs
SC also directs all High Courts to ensure that cases of sexual assault of children are fast-tracked and decided by special court.
4 molestation accused booked
SIT formed by Patna IG arrests brutes under Pocso Act.
8 men drag, disrobe minor girl in Bihar, onlookers film crime
The youth were seen molesting, dragging and undressing the victim while lifting her off her feet.