In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through Karnataka’s political circles, former Chief Minister and BJP stalwart BS Yediyurappa has been accused of sexual assault, with the Bengaluru police filing a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 Continue Reading
A 23-year-old man was charged with rape under the Indian Penal Code and with sexual offences against children under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act. The Karnataka High Court dismissed the accusations against him (IPC). While the case was pending in a Sessions Court, the 17-year-old victim had married him after turning […]Continue Reading
The court ruled that saying “I love you” to the girl was not an insult to the girl but an expression of love. The court ruled in favor of the 23 – year – old, who was charged under the POCSO Act. Special Judge Kalpana Patil has ruled that saying “I love you” is not […]Continue Reading
The Supreme Court of India has directed the setting up of special courts in those districts where more than one hundred POCSO cases are pending. The important order has been made by a bench headed by the Chief Justice of India. The court has insisted that the order must be implemented within the timeframe of […]Continue Reading