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Govt rolls out new scheme for minor rape victims

In a letter to the principal secretaries of all states on Thursday, the WCD ministry said a disproportionate number of girls are prey to sexual crimes, and through the scheme, they will have access to a range of immediate emergency and non-emergency services, under one roof.

30 November 2023, 21:38 IST

Govt rolls out new scheme for minor rape victims

Govt rolls out new scheme for minor rape victims

Govt rolls out new scheme for minor rape victims

30 November 2023, 21:38 IST

Rape case against govt officer: Delhi court takes cognisance of charge sheet

The judge also directed the prosecuting agency to supply copies of the charge sheet to the accused, both of whom are currently in judicial custody.

08 November 2023, 10:06 IST

Rape case against govt officer: Delhi court takes cognisance of charge sheet

Rape case against govt officer: Delhi court takes cognisance of charge sheet

Rape case against govt officer: Delhi court takes cognisance of charge sheet

08 November 2023, 10:06 IST

Teen arrested for sexually assaulting minor boy in UP

Based on the complaint lodged by the boy's father, a case has been registered against the accused identified as Gurmeet (18) under the IPC and POCSO Act.

06 November 2023, 10:50 IST

Teen arrested for sexually assaulting minor boy in UP

Teen arrested for sexually assaulting minor boy in UP

Teen arrested for sexually assaulting minor boy in UP

06 November 2023, 10:50 IST

Girl molested at dharamshala in UP's Shravasti

Ashok Kumar, the operator of a dharamshala run by Kalyan Maitri Baudh Society, Shravasti, was arrested on Monday, police said.

10 October 2023, 10:33 IST

Girl molested at dharamshala in UP's Shravasti

Girl molested at dharamshala in UP's Shravasti

Girl molested at dharamshala in UP's Shravasti

10 October 2023, 10:33 IST

'Not advisable to tinker with age of consent,' Law Commission for guided judicial discretion in sentencing

The age of consent is the age at which a person is considered legally capable of agreeing to marriage or sexual intercourse. At present, the age of consent for sexual intercourse is 18 years on account of the POCSO Act.

29 September 2023, 11:47 IST

'Not advisable to tinker with age of consent,' Law Commission for guided judicial discretion in sentencing

'Not advisable to tinker with age of consent,' Law Commission for guided judicial discretion in sentencing

'Not advisable to tinker with age of consent,' Law Commission for guided judicial discretion in sentencing

29 September 2023, 11:47 IST

Man acquitted by POCSO court in Thane in 2013 rape case

The 28-year-old man was accused of abducting a Class IX girl on July 30, 2013 and raping her at his sister's house for three days.

17 September 2023, 09:21 IST

Man acquitted by POCSO court in Thane in 2013 rape case

Man acquitted by POCSO court in Thane in 2013 rape case

Man acquitted by POCSO court in Thane in 2013 rape case

17 September 2023, 09:21 IST

Minor sexual assault case: Court extends judicial custody of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha by 14 days

Counsel for the accused, Umashankar Gautam said both the accused will be now produced in court after completion of their judicial custody on September 6.

23 August 2023, 10:15 IST

Minor sexual assault case: Court extends judicial custody of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha by 14 days

Minor sexual assault case: Court extends judicial custody of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha by 14 days

Minor sexual assault case: Court extends judicial custody of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha by 14 days

23 August 2023, 10:15 IST

Minor girl abducted, raped by youth in Uttar Pradesh

The girl was abducted by Upadhyay on June 27, Station House Officer Dharam Veer Singh said.

21 August 2023, 10:37 IST

Minor girl abducted, raped by youth in Uttar Pradesh

Minor girl abducted, raped by youth in Uttar Pradesh

Minor girl abducted, raped by youth in Uttar Pradesh

21 August 2023, 10:37 IST

Crimes against children: SC says true 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.

20 August 2023, 09:34 IST

Crimes against children: SC says true justice is giving care, support to victims

Crimes against children: SC says true justice is giving care, support to victims

Crimes against children: SC says true justice is giving care, support to victims

20 August 2023, 09:34 IST

Former cop arrested for molesting minor

The accused had served as a sub-inspector in a Bengaluru Rural District police station and retired 16 years ago.

15 August 2023, 21:40 IST

Former cop arrested for molesting minor

Former cop arrested for molesting minor

Former cop arrested for molesting minor

15 August 2023, 21:40 IST