The Karnataka High Court declined to quash a case against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa under the POCSO Act, citing substantial evidence including an audio recording. However, it criticized the trial court’s initial cognizance order as inadequate. Yediyurappa was granted bail, and the case will be reconsidered by the trial court.
The Bombay High Court issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on a plea seeking legal representation for children in custody battles. The petition argues that minors should have independent lawyers to voice their interests in family court disputes. The court has sought the state’s response on implementing such a provision. This move aims to ensure that children’s welfare is prioritized in parental custody conflicts.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a bail application of a man booked under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) for assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The court emphasized that the justice system must act decisively to protect the most vulnerable members of society, particularly children, from such heinous crimes. This issue was headed by Single Bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant reshuffle in its judiciary, with 114 judges transferred across various districts. This large-scale movement aims to streamline judicial processes and ensure effective administration of justice. The transfers include several district judges and senior judicial officers, impacting key courts in the state. Such reshuffles are part of regular efforts to maintain transparency and efficiency in the judiciary.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa denied allegations of sexually assaulting a minor, urging the High Court to quash the POCSO Act case against him. The accusation involved molestation during a home visit, complicated further by the complainant’s recent death. The court reserved its decision after hearing arguments from both sides, signaling potential legal implications.
A Delhi court is set to announce its verdict on April 15 regarding the cancellation of a sexual harassment complaint by a minor wrestler against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former WFI chief. The complaint was deemed unsupported by evidence, particularly after the minor’s father admitted to making a false accusation. Singh still faces other allegations.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a fast-tracked trial for the Badlapur school sexual assault case involving two young girls. In August 2022, a school attendant allegedly assaulted them before being killed in a police shootout. A Special Investigation Team has implicated several school officials for failing to report the incident. The next hearing is set for January 20.
The Delhi High Court mandated the police commissioner and AIIMS medical superintendent to protect the identities of minor sexual assault survivors, emphasizing the importance of privacy. This ruling followed a case review under POCSO, leading to a reduced sentence for the accused due to insufficient evidence. The court ordered compliance reports to ensure identity protection.
