Ayushmann Khurrana joins fight against child sexual abuse
The "Article 15" actor has been roped in by UNICEF for Ministry of Women and Child Development's key initiative - the POCSO Act.
Oct 22, 2019, 11:48 AM IST
Unnao rape case: Delhi court orders framing POCSO, rape charges against ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar
The Tis Hazari court in Delhi on Friday directed for framing rape and other charges against the main-accused in Unnao rape case-- expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, for raping a minor in 2017.
Aug 09, 2019, 14:52 PM IST
SC asks govt to set up POCSO courts on district level for speedy trial of sexual assault cases against children
The Centre has been asked to allocate funds to create such courts, the appointment of judges, support staff and special prosecutors.
Jul 25, 2019, 13:00 PM IST
Watchman gets 7-year jail for sodomising minor boy in Thane housing society
According to the prosecution, the accused sodomised the boy, then aged 10 and living with his parents in a housing society in Mira Road area after calling him to his security cabin in the building.
May 20, 2019, 11:15 AM IST
Minor gangraped, 5 held in Telangana
One of the accused took the victim on his bike to an isolated place where he and five friends allegedly raped her, the police said.
May 19, 2019, 17:26 PM IST
10-year-old girl raped by sweeper inside civic body-run school in Delhi's Shahdara
The victim later narrated the incident to her relatives following which they approached the police on Saturday and filed a complaint.
Feb 10, 2019, 06:39 AM IST
Morning Breaking: Modi govt okays death penalty for aggravated sexual assault under Pocso Act
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said that the cabinet has approved amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, further strengthening the law to safeguard minors in the country. The provision of death penalty has also been included for those found guilty of aggravated assault on a child.
Dec 29, 2018, 08:14 AM IST
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Dec 28, 2018, 20:34 PM IST
Death for aggravated sexual assault of minors under amended POCSO Act
Stringent punishments have also been suggested to address the menace of child pornography.
Dec 28, 2018, 16:29 PM IST
Man arrested in Ghaziabad for killing 8-year-old boy
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing an eight-year-old boy by smothering, police said here Wednesday.
Oct 31, 2018, 23:38 PM IST
Haryana: FIR filed against three people under POCSO Act after minor girl alleges rape
According to news agency ANI, a police complaint of rape against one person and molestation against two persons were registered against under the Pocso Act.
Sep 25, 2018, 06:37 AM IST
Woman alleges daughter held captive, raped; girl denies it
The complaint was registered on Tuesday. No arrests have been made yet, an official said on Wednesday.
Sep 20, 2018, 01:00 AM IST
Self-styled godman Ashu allegedly rapes woman and her minor daughter in Delhi, case filed
The case has been transferred to Delhi Police Crime Branch.
Sep 10, 2018, 12:55 PM IST
School principal arrested for 'molesting' girl students in Gujarat
Four girls, in the age group of 14 to 17 years, alleged that the principal molested them on several occasions in the recent past.
Sep 03, 2018, 17:12 PM IST
Mumbai: Minor student molested inside private school; case registered under Pocso Act
The 12-year-old girl, a student of class 6, was allegedly molested by an unknown boy at the school's canteen between 9 am and 10 am on Thursday.
Sep 01, 2018, 07:12 AM IST
Six students of a Rohtak gurukul allegedly sodomised by seniors, victims share plight with family on Raksha Bandhan
Students have alleged that for nearly 10 days, the seniors sodomised them. They have also alleged that the seniors mistreated them many-a-times when they were sleeping the hostels.
Aug 27, 2018, 10:36 AM IST
Madrassa teacher held on charges of sexually abusing boys in Hyderabad
Rehan was arrested after a complaint was filed against him on April 29 by the parents of some of the victims who had informed them about the assault.
May 04, 2018, 06:39 AM IST
Sexual assault of children: SC asks high courts to fast track trial under POCSO Act
SC bench headed by CJI on Monday directed all high courts to ensure that the cases of sexual assault of children to be fast-tracked and decided by special courts.
May 01, 2018, 16:50 PM IST
Asaram jailed for life for raping teenager at his ashram in 2013
Asaram was convicted under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) act.
Apr 25, 2018, 14:41 PM IST
Asaram convicted under POCSO Act: Govt guidelines on how media should cover rape cases
There are several guidelines that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has given on how media should cover cases which come under the POCSO Act.
Apr 25, 2018, 13:04 PM IST
