The Bombay High Court said it cannot dismiss POCSO cases involving consensual relationships with minors until the Central government makes its stand clear. The court emphasised that such cases need careful legal scrutiny, not blanket dismissal.
Today, On 30th June, In the Kolkata Law College gang-rape case, three PILs were filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking an urgent hearing and a court-monitored investigation led by a retired judge to ensure justice and accountability.
An intern at IIT Madras was allegedly sexually harassed by a food court staff member on campus. Taking serious note, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported assault case.
The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognizance of the gangrape of a girl student inside Kolkata Law College. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar sought a time-bound probe and a detailed police report within 3 days.
A girl student was allegedly gangraped inside South Calcutta Law College in Kasba on June 25 between 7:30 PM and 10:50 PM. Police have arrested three accused, including a former student and two current students.
Today, On 23rd June, The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal gang-rape of a 20-year-old girl in Gopalpur, Odisha, saying the incident may “raise a serious issue of violation of human rights,” and issued notices.
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of the gang-rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur beach in Odisha, demanding immediate arrests, speedy investigation, free medical aid, and psychological support for the victim.
Shiva Bansfod, a rape accused from Hata in Kushinagar, was brought to Deoria district court for a hearing on Thursday but managed to escape from custody, leading police to launch a search operation immediately.
The Supreme Court has issued seven crucial directions to ensure better implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. Despite being in force for over 20 years, the Court observed the law is still not uniformly applied across India.
After the accused in the Anna University sexual assault case was sentenced to life imprisonment, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed, “Gratitude for verdict,” as political reactions continued to pour in following the court’s decision.
