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Today, 2nd May, the Supreme Court upheld the decision to keep the wife of a Delhi Government officer in custody. This decision comes in relation to a case involving the sexual assault of a minor, highlighting the court’s commitment to justice in such sensitive matters. The ruling reinforces the importance of thorough investigations and fair legal proceedings in cases of child abuse and exploitation. The decision expected to have broader implications for similar cases moving forward.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (4th April) condemned the violence in Sandeshkhali as “extremely shameful,” and held the Trinamool Congress-led government responsible for citizen safety amid allegations of extortion, land grab, and sexual assault. The court emphasized the government’s moral responsibility and discussed the need for a comprehensive inquiry, possibly by the CBI, to address systemic deficiencies.
The Bombay High Court recently granted bail to an individual accused of sexually assaulting a minor at the bustling Juhu Chowpatty. The court, led by Justice Prithviraj Chavan, delved into the peculiarities of the case, especially the claim of sexual assault occurring in broad daylight during the crowded festivities of Id-Ul-Fitra at Juhu Beach. The […]
In Kerala, a 65-year-old man was sentenced to 83 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, with the court delivering the verdict following the prosecutor’s call for the maximum penalty. KERALA: Today(on 16th March), A court in Kerala sentenced a 65-year-old individual to 83 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a […]
Today (15th March):Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a meeting on February 2. The charges fall under sections 8 of POCSO and 354 A. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.
The court, in its order passed on February 28, also convicted a woman attendant of the school bus and sentenced her to the jail term that she has already undergone. The girl was a nursery student in a convent school located in Mira Road locality and the incident occurred while she was returning home after attending the school.
The Kerala High Court is challenged Today by gynaecologists over the mandate that only women can examine sexual assault survivors, contending it contradicts legal provisions and burdens specialists while causing delays. The case highlights the need for a balanced approach to medical examinations and may have far-reaching implications. The judge is open to addressing any issues.
The Kerala High Court Today emphasized that sexual assault affects men as well as women, citing an increase in cases involving boys as victims of child sexual assault. The court called for a more gender-neutral approach in supporting victims and reassessment of existing protocols to ensure equitable treatment for all. This landmark observation signifies a crucial step toward addressing the plight of all assault victims, irrespective of gender.
Supreme Court declined to consider a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) requesting a CBI/SIT inquiry into the allegations of sexual assault against women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. However, Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih allowed the petitioner to seek recourse from the Calcutta High Court, which has already initiated suo motu proceedings regarding the Sandeshkhali […]
POCSO Act – The discrepancy in the victim’s statements regarding the extent of penetration played a crucial role in the Bombay High Court’s decision to reduce the sentence. The Bombay High Court has lesser the sentences of two individuals previously convicted for the sexual assault and mis-treatment of their 13-year-old orphaned niece. The original conviction […]