Category
POCSO Act

Supreme Court Rejects Asaram Medical Bail Plea, Allows 24x7 Caretaker in Jail

The Supreme Court refused interim medical bail to rape convict Asaram but allowed him to appoint a trained 24x7 caretaker in jail based on an AIIMS medical report.
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NHRC Directs Six States to Register FIR Against Meta Over Alleged POCSO Violations

The NHRC has directed police in six states to register FIRs against Meta over alleged POCSO Act violations linked to child sexual abuse material on Instagram and Facebook.
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Minor Dies by Suicide at Rewa Juvenile Home; Police Probe Circumstances, Family Alleges Mental Distress

A minor lodged at a juvenile observation home in Rewa died by suicide while facing a POCSO case. Police are investigating the incident after finding a girl's name and "Miss You" written on his hand.
States  Madhya Pradesh  Vindhya/Rewa 
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Juvenile Dies by Suicide at Rewa Observation Home; Probe Underway

A juvenile admitted to Rewa Observation Home in a POCSO case allegedly died by suicide just a week after being lodged there. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
States  Madhya Pradesh  Vindhya/Rewa 
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Raigarh Minor Sexual Assault Case: POCSO Case Registered, Accused Arrested

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Raigarh after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act and launched an investigation.
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Gwalior Missing Girl Case: Minor Found After Noida Recovery, Child Marriage Exposed, High Court Orders FIR

A missing girl reported as 19 in Gwalior was found to be a 17-year-old minor after being traced to Noida. The case exposed an alleged child marriage, prompting the High Court to direct police to register an FIR within 15 days.
States  Madhya Pradesh 
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Teen Gangraped at Knifepoint; Third Assault in 36 Hours

In a shocking incident that highlights a growing concern over law and order, a 17-year-old girl from Chhattisgarh was allegedly gangraped at knifepoint in Kendrapara town. The gravity of the situation is amplified by the fact that the crime took place just 200 meters from the Kendrapara Superintendent of Police (SP) office in Jajanga on Monday night.
States  Chhattisgarh 
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Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction After Marriage with Victim

The Supreme Court overturned a POCSO conviction using Article 142 powers after the accused married the victim, who herself sought quashing of the case following her husband’s abandonment and ₹10 lakh compensation. Details of the 2018 case and 2024 marriage.
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Korba: 10 Arrested for Blackmailing Minor with Explicit Video

In Korba, Chhattisgarh, police arrested a 30-year-old man and nine others for allegedly recording and using an explicit video to blackmail his 17-year-old girlfriend. All accused sent to judicial custody under POCSO and other charges.
States  Chhattisgarh 
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Rajgarh Girl Sold for Rs 12 Lakh, Raped by Three Men: 5 Arrested

 A 12-year-old girl in Rajgarh, MP was sold by her mother and stepfather for Rs 12 lakh and raped by three men. Five arrested; prime accused still at large under POCSO case.  
States  Madhya Pradesh 
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Datia Minor Rape: 17-Year-Old Assaulted Twice, Accused Booked

In a shocking case from Datia, Madhya Pradesh, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped twice by the same accused who used photos and videos for blackmail. Police have registered a POCSO case and launched a search for Veeru Ahirwar.
States  Madhya Pradesh 
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Man Gets 20-Year Jail Term for Raping Minor in Raigarh

A special POCSO court convicted the accused for abducting and sexually assaulting a minor after luring her with marriage.
States  Chhattisgarh 
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