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

[…]

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

[…]

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

[…]

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

[…]

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 […]

[…]

What do young women think about the proposed increase in the legal age of marriage of women to 21 as per the Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021? While it may allow them more time to find their feet in the world, it will cause certain anomalies.    In late December 2021, Union Women and Child […]

[…]