‘True justice’: SC stresses on ‘care and support’ for child victims

The bench noted that in cases of crimes against children, the enduring trauma is worsened by the absence of support and guidance following the initial horror

Delhi HC throws its weight behind ‘gender-neutral’ POCSO laws

The judge emphasized that laws shouldn't be discontinued due to potential misuse, as they aim to prevent offenses and provide justice to genuine victims

Delhi HC upholds man’s 12-year jail term for 6-year-old daughter’s rape

The court rejected the convict's argument that the child was tutored by her mother to falsely implicate him as the couple did not have a cordial relationship

Delhi HC requests Centre to intervene on plea to terminate pregnancy of minor without reporting to police

Consent of a minor is considered immaterial and hence the pregnancy cannot be terminated without reporting the issue to the police under POCSO Act. However, the minor’s mother does not want to report the case fearing humiliation

Raped by an advocate she met on a dating app, woman seeks justice

An advocate was arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman at her residence in South Delhi’s Hauz Khas area after meeting on a dating app   They said the 27-year-old accused was arrested two weeks ago and was released on bail by court. The matter came to light after allegations of police inaction were made […]