The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a father for raping his minor daughter, quoting Manusmriti to emphasise that the dignity of women is non-negotiable and forms part of India’s constitutional vision, not just cultural tradition.
Allahabad High Court rules that interfaith marriages without religious conversion are unlawful. Orders probe into Arya Samaj temples issuing illegal marriage certificates.
Supreme Court upheld a man’s conviction for sexually assaulting a minor but reduced his sentence from natural life to standard life imprisonment. Court ruled enhanced punishment under amended POCSO can’t apply retrospectively.
A Mumbai court granted bail to a woman booked under the POCSO Act, observing a ‘consensual relationship’ between teacher and student. Sexual assault charges remain under investigation.
Punjab & Haryana HC commutes death penalty of man convicted under POCSO Act for raping minor daughter, stating the case doesn’t qualify as the “rarest of rare cases.”
Madras High Court slams sexually inappropriate teaser of Bad Girl, calling it harmful to children. Court directs MeitY to ensure its urgent removal from YouTube.
MP High Court directs shifting of 17-year-old pregnant victim, found living with accused lover, to Nari Niketan under POCSO Act for protection and care.
Mumbai court sends 40-year-old teacher to 14-day judicial custody for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy. Judge denied further police remand, stating “no reasonable ground for extension of police custody.”
The Bombay High Court ruled that saying “I love you” doesn’t automatically mean sexual intent. It set aside a man’s molestation conviction for lack of evidence of sexual motive.
In the Etah rape case, a police officer allegedly took six samosas as a bribe to file the final report. The officer is also accused of ignoring eyewitness accounts and the rape survivor’s statement in the process.
