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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
The teacher was previously jailed on the charges of molestation, but the school reinstated him after his release, he said
Supreme Court set aside Calcutta High Court's controversial ruling advising girls to control 'sexual urges' and restored conviction in Pocso rape case
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
Justice Krishan Pahal said the challenge lies in distinguishing between genuine cases of exploitation and those involving consensual relationships
The Allahabad High Court also emphasised the need for courts to carefully assess each case involving consensual teenage relationships
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
Yediyurappa has denied the charge, and said "people would teach a lesson to those indulging in conspiracies against me."
The Karnataka High Court on Friday restrained the CID from arresting the veteran BJP leader in connection with the March 14 case
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
"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
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
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
There was no reaction from Yediyurappa or anyone in his family on the complaint lodged against him at the Sadashivanagar police station
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
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
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has also written to UNICEF asking it to withdraw the document
The current age of consent in India is 18
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
The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) had earlier insisted that the accused be booked under Pocso Act