Kushan Niyogi
Posts by: Kushan Niyogi
2,075 POCSO cases in Delhi pending for over six years, finds report
C-LAB report highlights the mounting backlog of child sexual abuse cases; it will take 600 additional courts 4 years to clear the backlog, it says
Enemy at home: 98% rape survivors in Delhi knew perpetrators
Familial bonds and communal harmony are often prioritised over individual justice, creating structural barriers to reporting, Professor K Jaishankar tells Patriot
Cab safety systems under scrutiny after Mehrauli case
The Mehrauli rape-murder case has renewed concerns over ride-hailing platforms’ background checks, onboarding practices and passenger safety safeguards
BNS leaves male, transgender sexual assault survivors without rape law protection
Survivors, lawyers and activists say men and transgender persons who survive sexual assault remain inadequately protected under the BNS
New law raises uncertainty for self-identified transgender persons
Critics say the Act narrows the definition of transgender persons, leaving many outside its ambit
Over 7,000 arrested in Delhi Police’s biggest cybercrime crackdown
The 48-hour nationwide operation targeted mule accounts, malware distributors and fraudulent call centres across 21 states and UTs
Justice delayed in dowry death cases
Low conviction rates and lengthy legal battles continue to frustrate families seeking justice in dowry death cases
Hydroponic marijuana a growing concern for Delhi Police
Officials say hydroponic weed is increasingly surfacing in Delhi, particularly in areas frequented by students and young professionals