Gandarbal, February 9: In a significant development, police in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Gandarbal district have successfully secured a conviction in a case involving the rape of a minor. A special court sentenced the accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under the POCSO Act, along with a fine of ₹50,000. The verdict was delivered by … Read more
New Delhi, February 6: The central government confirmed in the Lok Sabha on Friday that under the POCSO Act of 2012, any person under the age of 18 is considered a child. The government stated that lowering the age of consent or providing any exemptions in cases related to sexual activities could jeopardize children’s safety. … Read more
Islamabad, February 5: The issue of child sexual exploitation in Pakistan remains alarmingly severe, affecting both online platforms and real-life situations. Recently, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), uncovered a significant network involved in the sexual exploitation of children through blackmail. This revelation was detailed in a recent report. … Read more