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The father of the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case, who was killed in an alleged police shootout earlier this week, Today (Sept 27) moved the Bombay High Court seeking a burial spot for his son. The father’s advocate mentioned the application before a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and M M Sathaye seeking urgent intervention.
In 2023, India reported 35,000 child pornography cases, a 25% increase from the previous year. Legal frameworks like the POCSO Act and the IT Act aim to combat this exploitation, but enforcement remains challenging due to technology and public unawareness. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for sex education as a preventive measure.
Two days after Badlapur sex assault accused Akshay Shinde was shot dead in custody, the Bombay High Court Today (Sept 25) asked tough questions to police about the circumstances leading to the 24-year-old’s death. The court was hearing a petition by Shinde’s father, who has alleged that his son was killed in a fake encounter and has demanded a probe by a Special Investigation Team.
The chairman and secretary of a Badlapur school have sought pre-arrest bail from the Bombay High Court after being charged under the POCSO Act for failing to report a sexual assault on two girls. Their request follows a denial of anticipatory bail by a special court, with the hearing scheduled for October 1.
The Delhi High Court, under Justice Vikas Mahajan, ruled that video recording of all proceedings, including bail hearings, is mandatory under the SC/ST Act, without exceptions for sexual crimes. The court emphasized that these recordings must be used only for court purposes, ensuring the privacy and protection of victims’ identities.
Today, On 3rd September, The ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’ passed by the West Bengal Assembly introduces the death penalty for rape and murder convictions. It amends existing laws, including the POCSO Act, to ensure stricter punishment and faster trial timelines, with a focus on protecting survivors and victims of all ages.
A Thane Court Today (Aug 31) accepted the request of the Special Investigating Team for a test identification parade of the accused in the Badlapur minors sexual assault case. The identification parade will be conducted in the presence of the Executive Magistrate, where the victims will be identifying the accused. The case pertains to the alleged incident of sexual assault on two four-year-olds inside their school in Badlapur, Maharashtra.
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Yesterday, On 22nd August, The Bombay High Court initially declined to intervene in a petition challenging the legality of a bandh organized by Maha Vikas Aghadi. The court noted that existing laws and state authorities were sufficient to handle law and order issues. After hearing arguments, the court agreed to hear the matter but cautioned against political overtones in the proceedings.