Page 2 - Latest Updates on POCSO
Crimes against children: SC says justice is giving care, support to victims
A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar made the observation while issuing a slew of directions relating to the appointment of support persons under the POCSO Act
 "Crimes against children: SC says justice is giving care, support to victims")
Pocso Act is gender-neutral legislation: Delhi HC rejects 'bias' assertion
The judge said the legislature cannot stop enacting laws nor judiciary can stop applying them only because they can be "misused" as they are enacted to curb offences and get justice to genuine victims
 "Pocso Act is gender-neutral legislation: Delhi HC rejects 'bias' assertion")
758 fast track with 412 exclusive POCSO courts across 29 states: Govt data
Rs 71 crore has been rolled out in victim compensation in last 3 years, according to data reported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
 "758 fast track with 412 exclusive POCSO courts across 29 states: Govt data")
Under a third of sexual harassment cases end up in conviction, shows data
POCSO cases also show few convictions, high pendency
 "Under a third of sexual harassment cases end up in conviction, shows data")
The naked truth: What do Indian laws say about nudity and obscenity?
The law hasn't clearly explained what can or cannot be regarded as obscene; none of its provisions establish a link between nudity and obscenity
 "The naked truth: What do Indian laws say about nudity and obscenity?")
Stand by sexual harassment charges on Brij Bhushan: Minor wrestler's father
The father of a 17-year-old wrestler, who levelled sexual harassment charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on late Sunday asserted that he has not withdrawn the charges
 "Stand by sexual harassment charges on Brij Bhushan: Minor wrestler's father")
Does POCSO, immediate arrest not apply to Brij Bhushan: Sibal flays govt
"Is this my new India," Sibal asked
Seers in Ayodhya seek amendment to POCSO Act on grounds of gross misuse
Seers in Ayodhya are now demanding an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the grounds that it was being widely misused
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POCSO Act being misused, we'll force govt to change law: Brij Bhushan
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who faces a case under the POCSO Act, on Thursday said the law is being "misused" and under the leadership of seers, "we will force the government to change" it
Delhi High Court judge throws light on issues pertaining to POCSO Act
The judge added that cases where the accused is a relative or someone who has authority over the young survivor is another factor that requires attention
 "Delhi High Court judge throws light on issues pertaining to POCSO Act")
POCSO enacted not to punish minors in consensual relations, says HC
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted not to punish minors in a consensual relationship and to brand them as criminals, the Bombay High Court has said
 "POCSO enacted not to punish minors in consensual relations, says HC")
17.64% of exclusive POCSO cases reported conviction: Centre tells Lok Sabha
Conviction was reported in nearly 18% cases in which the accused were booked under the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the government told Lok Sabha
Assam to book men under POCSO Act for marrying girls aged less than 14
Sarma also said that police have been ordered to launch a state-wide crackdown against child marriage
Men marrying girls below 14 to be booked under POCSO Act: Assam CM
The Assam Cabinet decided to book men who marry girls below 14 years in the state under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said
 "Men marrying girls below 14 to be booked under POCSO Act: Assam CM")
HC quashes POCSO FIR noting future of parties' children depends on outcome
The court, which was dealing with a petition by the male to quash the FIR, recorded that the girl had claimed that she had voluntarily accompanied the petitioner and married him
 "HC quashes POCSO FIR noting future of parties' children depends on outcome")
Average time taken to dispose of POCSO case is 509 days, says Smriti Irani
The average time taken to dispose of a POCSO case is 509 days, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said and sought suggestions from judges on what could be done to expedite solutions
 "Average time taken to dispose of POCSO case is 509 days, says Smriti Irani")
Supreme Court to hold two-day national programme on POCSO Act today
The inaugural session will be followed by technical sessions covering various facets of POCSO, ranging from prevention, rehabilitation and reintegration of survivors to child-friendly courts
 "Supreme Court to hold two-day national programme on POCSO Act today")
Court fines police inspectors for arresting innocent person in POCSO case
The second Additional Fast-track Special Court (POCSO court) here has ordered two women police officers to pay a fine of Rs 5 lakh for arresting an innocent person and keeping him in judicial custody
 "Court fines police inspectors for arresting innocent person in POCSO case")
If 1 party in Muslim marriage is minor, offence will be under POCSO Act: HC
In his ruling releated to a case, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas said that in a marriage between Muslims, if a minor is there, it cannot be excluded under the Pocso Act.
 "If 1 party in Muslim marriage is minor, offence will be under POCSO Act: HC")
POCSO not meant to criminalise consensual relationships, says Delhi HC
'There can be circumstances where the survior of a sexual offence, can be forced to reach a compromise. Hence each case must be looked into on the basis of the facts and circumstances'
