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Latest News on Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences Act
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Jan 25, 2019
Andhra school teacher arrested for sexually assaulting 8-year-old in Krishna district, case filed under SC/ST Act
In Andhra Pradesh, a 40-year-old government school teacher was taken into custody on Thursday evening for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl student at Agiripalli Elementary School in Krishna district, police said. -
Oct 10, 2018
Noida woman assaults 13-year-old boy with hot tongs for resisting sexual advance; accused absconding
The accused Noida woman, who is absconding, has also been booked under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. -
Sep 27, 2018
In Andhra Pradesh's Ongole, rampant sexual abuse of girls at child care institute reveals helplessness of survivors
Pastor K John Joseph was arrested on 17 August for sexually abusing 46 girls who were staying at a Child Care Institute (CCI) managed by IERF -
Sep 27, 2018
Justice in POCSO cases a long way off in Gujarat: Lack of implementation of Act makes it ineffective deterrent
In Gujarat, the acquittal rate in POCSO cases is many times higher than the conviction rate which is in single digits and much lower than the national rate. -
Sep 22, 2018
Maharashtra police arrests 50-year-old man for allegedly raping minor in Thane's Bhiwandi
A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour near Thane in Maharashtra, police said. -
Aug 30, 2018
4 given death penalty in three cases for raping minors in Rajasthan; DGP says police officials directed to take swift action
Four persons have been given capital punishment in cases of rape of minors in Rajasthan since March, when the state introduced a provision for death penalty if the rape victim is up to 12 years of age. -
Aug 12, 2018
Ram Nath Kovind gives assent to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act; provision provides stringent punishment for raping minors
President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act that seeks to provide stringent punishment or death penalty for raping minor girls -
Aug 11, 2018
Madras High Court calls for separate Union ministry for welfare of children, based on incidents of sexual violence
The Madras high court on Friday said it is high time the Ministry for Women and Child Development is bifurcated to create another ministry in view of increasing incidents of child abuse. -
Aug 10, 2018
Delhi Police arrests man for raping class two student from NDMC school; accused booked under POCSO Act
A man has been arrested for allegedly raping a class two girl from NDMC school by the Delhi Police -
Jul 10, 2018
Law ministry drafts proposal for special fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials in rape cases, recommends 2 months for investigation
New fast-track courts will be set up to deal with rape cases and special forensic kits will be given to all police stations and hospitals.
