The Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify if sex education is part of higher secondary schools’ curriculum. The court stressed that “timely information about puberty and its socio-ethical aspects” could help reduce such serious cases.
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.
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to life imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a minor girl in 2021. The court emphasized that strict punishment must be given to those who violate the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
