Allahabad High Court Seeks Review of POCSO Law in Cases Involving Minor Couples
The Allahabad High Court has urged the Law Commission of India to examine possible amendments to the POCSO Act, 2012, in cases involving minor couples. The cour…
POCSO Act: Legal News & Updates
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Delhi High Court: POCSO Cases Cannot Be Quashed on the Basis of Compromise
The Delhi High Court has ruled that offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cannot be quashed merely because the accused and …
Supreme Court to Examine Liability of Social Media Platforms Under POCSO
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking criminal liability for social media platforms that fail to report or remove Child Sexual Exploitation and…
Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Case Lodged By Wife Against Husband's Sister, Flags Trend Of Dragging In-Laws Into Family Disputes
The Supreme Court has quashed a POCSO and criminal case registered against a husband's sister, expressing concern over the growing trend of implicating extended…
Fast-Track Courts Facing Massive Backlog
India's Fast-Track Special Courts, established to expedite rape and POCSO cases, are facing a significant backlog with nearly 2.5 lakh cases pending. The growin…
Telangana POCSO accused, wanted for slaughtering 6, found dead after 60-hour manhunt
A Telangana man accused in a POCSO case and released on anticipatory bail was found dead after a 60-hour police manhunt following the alleged murder of six peop…