The Rajasthan High Court clarified that the POCSO Act aims to protect children from genuine sexual predators, not criminalise close-in-age teenage relationships. It stressed that the law should not be misused to target young adults in consensual bonds.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a contempt notice to the Indore Police Commissioner for failing to report on an incident where a teacher allegedly strip-searched minor girls. The court demanded compliance with previous orders and instructed the commissioner to appear in court on November 25 regarding the investigation into the matter.
A court directed a team from AIIMS Kalyani to conduct the autopsy of a schoolgirl who was raped and murdered in West Bengal. The procedure will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital and will be supervised by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Baruipur. The case has drawn significant attention due to the brutal nature of the crime.
Today, On 1st October, The Bombay High Court criticized the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for not arresting the accused school trustees in the Badlapur case. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in apprehending the suspects, despite the severity of the allegations. The trustees are accused of mismanagement and other serious offenses.
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.
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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.
The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver a verdict on August 20 regarding the controversial remarks made by the Calcutta High Court about adolescent girls and sexual urges. The remarks were criticized by the Supreme Court and the upcoming decision is expected to have significant implications for addressing sexual violence and gender equality issues in the country.