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
Kolkata, February 8: Kolkata police have arrested two individuals in connection with the gang rape of a minor girl in the Patuli area of the city. Officials confirmed the arrests on Sunday. According to police sources, on the eve of Saraswati Puja (January 22), the minor girl was lured under the pretense of going for … 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