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K'taka HC slams delay in trial of Pocso case, says system put to shame
High Court observed that delay in such cases, where the offences are heinous based on facts that are 'horrendous', is a sad reflection of the legal system
 "K'taka HC slams delay in trial of Pocso case, says system put to shame")
Teacher, 7 others held for sexual harassment of 12-year-old girl in Pune
The teacher was previously jailed on the charges of molestation, but the school reinstated him after his release, he said
 "Teacher, 7 others held for sexual harassment of 12-year-old girl in Pune")
SC overturns Calcutta HC verdict, slams remarks on girls' 'sexual urges'
Supreme Court set aside Calcutta High Court's controversial ruling advising girls to control 'sexual urges' and restored conviction in Pocso rape case
 "SC overturns Calcutta HC verdict, slams remarks on girls' 'sexual urges'")
Yediyurappa, facing pocso case, should retire from public life: K'taka CM
The week-long Bengaluru-Mysuru padayatre (foot march) has sought to highlight the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by MUDA, including to Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi
 "Yediyurappa, facing pocso case, should retire from public life: K'taka CM")
Pocso Act misused in cases involving romantic relations between teens: HC
Justice Krishan Pahal said the challenge lies in distinguishing between genuine cases of exploitation and those involving consensual relationships
 "Pocso Act misused in cases involving romantic relations between teens: HC")
Pocso Act being misused against teens in consensual relationships, says HC
The Allahabad High Court also emphasised the need for courts to carefully assess each case involving consensual teenage relationships
 "Pocso Act being misused against teens in consensual relationships, says HC")
Sexual offences now gender neutral, as BNS introduces key changes
The BNS, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) came into effect on July 1. They replace the IPC, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Evidence Act
 "Sexual offences now gender neutral, as BNS introduces key changes")
CID files charge sheet against ex-CM Yediyurappa in Pocso case
Yediyurappa has denied the charge, and said "people would teach a lesson to those indulging in conspiracies against me."
 "CID files charge sheet against ex-CM Yediyurappa in Pocso case")
CID questions former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa for 3 hours in POCSO case
The Karnataka High Court on Friday restrained the CID from arresting the veteran BJP leader in connection with the March 14 case
 "CID questions former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa for 3 hours in POCSO case")
Yediyurappa may be arrested in POCSO case, if necessary: HM Parameshwara
The BJP veteran, who is also a member of the party's parliamentary board, is presently in Delhi, and he is likely to join the probe after he returns, sources close to him have said
Victims' false depiction as minor under POCSO abuse of process of court: HC
"False depiction of a victim as a minor in POCSO Act cases is an abuse of the process of court." Justice Ajay Bhanot said on Tuesday
HC notice to Google for blocking account for uploading nude childhood photo
Desai informed the court that since Google blocked the email account, Shukla has been unable to access his emails and this has caused losses to his business
 "HC notice to Google for blocking account for uploading nude childhood photo")
Ex-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa denies Pocso charges levelled by minor's mother
Yediyurappa said he is not sure if there is any political angle to the matter. The Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara echoed a similar view but noted that the case would be handed to the CID
 "Ex-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa denies Pocso charges levelled by minor's mother")
Senior BJP leader, K'taka ex-CM Yediyurappa booked under Pocso Act
There was no reaction from Yediyurappa or anyone in his family on the complaint lodged against him at the Sadashivanagar police station
 "Senior BJP leader, K'taka ex-CM Yediyurappa booked under Pocso Act")
Over 243,000 Pocso cases pending in fast-track courts till Jan 2023: Report
The fast-track courts, set up in 2019, were supposed to deliver the legal mandate for the completion of trial of such cases within one year
Court to decide on Jan 11 in Pocso case closure against BJP's Brij Bhushan
Delhi Police had on June 15 filed a report before the court seeking cancellation of the case involving the minor after her father said that he made a false complaint of sexual harassment against Singh
 "Court to decide on Jan 11 in Pocso case closure against BJP's Brij Bhushan")
NCPCR likely to oppose Law Commission's Pocso recommendations: Report
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has also written to UNICEF asking it to withdraw the document
 "NCPCR likely to oppose Law Commission's Pocso recommendations: Report")
Not advisable to tinker with age of consent under POCSO Act: Law Commission
The current age of consent in India is 18
 "Not advisable to tinker with age of consent under POCSO Act: Law Commission")
Law Commission to clear its stand on One nation one election today
Sources privy to the development have informed ANI that 'One Nation One Election' would be beneficial not only in the national interest but would also save a lot of the financial reserves of the govt
 "Law Commission to clear its stand on One nation one election today")
13 arrested accused booked under Pocso Act in JU ragging death case
The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) had earlier insisted that the accused be booked under Pocso Act
 "13 arrested accused booked under Pocso Act in JU ragging death case")
