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The arrest has been made under relevant sections of the POCSO Act.

Two awarded death, two others lifer in POCSO cases

In the first case, the court sentenced Ramkirit Goud, a resident of Thane, to death for kidnapping, raping and killing a...

9 March 2019 1:59 AM IST

Teacher asks for kiss in return for five marks'

Source added that Khan was called in by the police for questioning, after which he was arrested on Saturday afternoon.

25 March 2018 7:11 AM IST

The accused has been arrested and booked under section 376 of the IPC and relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Deterrence theory is outdated

Far more offences against children are committed not only in India but across the globe.

7 May 2018 3:50 AM IST

Expedite probe in Pocso cases, Baijal tells cops

L-G was chairing a law and order meeting of Delhi police, which was attended by chief secretary Anshu Prakash and other...

1 Jun 2018 5:45 AM IST

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Death penalty for child rapists now

The bill stipulates stringent punishment for perpetrators of rape, particularly of girls below 12 years, for which death...

7 Aug 2018 1:23 AM IST

The Unnao rape case has sparked nationwide protests.

Parliament passes bill to provide death penalty to child rape convicts

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2018, which was passed in the Lok Sabha on July 30, was approved by a voice vote in...

6 Aug 2018 9:25 PM IST

The apex courts order came after the Delhi government said there were around 68 lakh two-wheelers here and it would be impossible to accommodate the people in public transport if the odd-even scheme was made applicable for two-wheelers also. (Representational image)

Court: Minor's consent not legally valid

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 on the accused.

26 Sept 2018 1:41 AM IST

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Uber rape case: HC upholds life term of convict

The incident had taken place on Dec. 5, 2014, when the victim, a finance executive, was returning home in Central Delhi.

16 Sept 2018 12:34 AM IST

The girl was raped inside a car on Thursday.

Delhi: Man gets 10-year jail term for kidnapping, raping minor girl

The court awarded rigorous jail term to Chhedi Paswan, saying prosecution has proved the case beyond doubt.

17 Aug 2017 4:41 PM IST

A case was registered against the accused under Section 363 (kidnapping) of IPC, police said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Delhi: Mob saves woman from abduction; 2 arrested

In the Saturday evening incident, the woman, in her 20s, was allegedly forced into a car by five men, who also tried to...

7 Aug 2017 9:23 AM IST

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Delhi HC absolves former DU professor of sexual harassment charge

The professor, who was of 60 years of age when the action was taken against him, could have continued in service for two...

6 Aug 2017 2:28 PM IST

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Delhi: 5-year jail to man for sexually assaulting minor girl

It was also alleged in the complaint that the man threatened the child and warned of killing her if she disclosed the...

6 Aug 2017 1:20 PM IST