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'Form child protection panels, hold campaigns': Delhi LG reviews implementation of POCSO Act in city

June 18, 2026 12:01 am

Asking authorities to declare July as the ‘child protection month’, the LG said every school should have a Child Protection Committee that would hold regular meetings. He also directed authorities to hold child protection campaigns and submit reports on the outcome to him.

Consensual teen relationship can't be prosecuted under adult POCSO trial: Madras High Court

June 08, 2026 3:07 pm

The Madras High Court quashed a POCSO case against a young man, holding that a child in conflict with law must be dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act.

Dying declaration of minor who set herself ablaze, succumbed to 100% burns, seals fate of rape convict

June 02, 2026 3:18 pm

Rejecting the defence argument that the victim's injuries rendered the dying declaration unreliable, the Madras High Court pointed to Supreme Court precedents and upheld the convict's life term.

‘Society’s duty to give minors safe space’: Why court jailed man ‘till last breath’ for minor girl’s rape

June 06, 2026 11:15 am

Certain rape cases like Nirbhaya rape case gained spotlight amongst the media which resulted in hue and cry among the society, Delhi court Babita Puniya said.

Supreme Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of shooting coach Ankush Bhardwaj in Pocso case

May 27, 2026 2:54 pm

Ankush Bhardwaj had challenged the March 17 order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court denying him relief.

Why Himachal Pradesh High Court reduced a Pocso convict’s sentence from 10 to 7 years

May 26, 2026 2:44 pm

The offence was committed in October 2015. The appellant, who had just turned 18, was sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 20,000.

When adolescant relationships become 'criminal': The urgent case for reforming POCSO

May 18, 2026 6:01 pm

The law’s current design draws no meaningful distinction between exploitative abuse and adolescent relationships, leaving courts to navigate a chasm the legislation itself does not acknowledge

Telangana cops issue Look Out Circular against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son in POCSO case

May 16, 2026 9:09 pm

Telangana police conducted searches for the 23-year-old accused at his father's home in Karimnagar, among other places

‘Assault on dignity of childhood’: POCSO court jails man for ‘heart-wrenching’ assault on minor

May 09, 2026 1:17 pm

The court was hearing sentencing arguments in the matter arising out a case registered under the POCSO Act.

POCSO ACT VIDEOS

Plenty of evidence to show death penalty for child rapists is no deterrent

June 22, 2020 6:25 pm

The government's proposal to modify the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act or POCSO Act and ensure death penalty for child rapists has many problems. Shalini Nair reports.

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Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.

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