POCSO
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad records 337 POCSO cases as crime against children dips by 12 percent
Hyderabad: The number of POCSO cases registered in Hyderabad reduced by 12 percent in 2023, while all other crimes saw an increase in the city. The highest rise was observed in grave…
- Delhi
Delhi HC to deliberate over vernacular communication by CWC in child surrender cases
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is set to address a crucial question regarding whether victims of sexual assault should be informed, in their vernacular or spoken language, about the provisions related…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Man gets 20 years jail term for sexually assaulting minor boy
Hyderabad: The Nampally Metropolitan Sessions court on Wednesday, September 6, awarded 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5000 to a man for sexually assaulting a minor boy in…
- India
Terminating pregnancy arising out of consensual sex: Doctors need not disclose minor’s name, says HC
Chennai: The Madras High Court has said it is not necessary for a doctor to disclose the name of a minor approaching them for termination of pregnancy arising out of consensual sexual…
- Delhi
DCW’s 181 helpline got over 6.3 lakh calls in one year: Maliwal
New Delhi: Delhi Commission For Women’s 181 helpline received more than 6.30 lakh calls between July 2022 and June 2023, its chief Swati Maliwal said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference here,…
- India
Delhi HC affirms gender-neutral nature of POCSO Act, rejects misuse claims
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has said that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is a gender-neutral legislation while dismissing arguments claiming that the law is being…
