Page 2 - Latest Updates on POCSO
Sexual offences now gender neutral, as BNS introduces key changes
The BNS, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) came into effect on July 1. They replace the IPC, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Evidence Act
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CID files charge sheet against ex-CM Yediyurappa in Pocso case
Yediyurappa has denied the charge, and said "people would teach a lesson to those indulging in conspiracies against me."
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CID questions former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa for 3 hours in POCSO case
The Karnataka High Court on Friday restrained the CID from arresting the veteran BJP leader in connection with the March 14 case
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Yediyurappa may be arrested in POCSO case, if necessary: HM Parameshwara
The BJP veteran, who is also a member of the party's parliamentary board, is presently in Delhi, and he is likely to join the probe after he returns, sources close to him have said
Victims' false depiction as minor under POCSO abuse of process of court: HC
"False depiction of a victim as a minor in POCSO Act cases is an abuse of the process of court." Justice Ajay Bhanot said on Tuesday
HC notice to Google for blocking account for uploading nude childhood photo
Desai informed the court that since Google blocked the email account, Shukla has been unable to access his emails and this has caused losses to his business
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Ex-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa denies Pocso charges levelled by minor's mother
Yediyurappa said he is not sure if there is any political angle to the matter. The Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara echoed a similar view but noted that the case would be handed to the CID
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Senior BJP leader, K'taka ex-CM Yediyurappa booked under Pocso Act
There was no reaction from Yediyurappa or anyone in his family on the complaint lodged against him at the Sadashivanagar police station
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Over 243,000 Pocso cases pending in fast-track courts till Jan 2023: Report
The fast-track courts, set up in 2019, were supposed to deliver the legal mandate for the completion of trial of such cases within one year
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Court to decide on Jan 11 in Pocso case closure against BJP's Brij Bhushan
Delhi Police had on June 15 filed a report before the court seeking cancellation of the case involving the minor after her father said that he made a false complaint of sexual harassment against Singh
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NCPCR likely to oppose Law Commission's Pocso recommendations: Report
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has also written to UNICEF asking it to withdraw the document
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Not advisable to tinker with age of consent under POCSO Act: Law Commission
The current age of consent in India is 18
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Law Commission to clear its stand on One nation one election today
Sources privy to the development have informed ANI that 'One Nation One Election' would be beneficial not only in the national interest but would also save a lot of the financial reserves of the govt
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13 arrested accused booked under Pocso Act in JU ragging death case
The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) had earlier insisted that the accused be booked under Pocso Act
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Crimes against children: SC says justice is giving care, support to victims
A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar made the observation while issuing a slew of directions relating to the appointment of support persons under the POCSO Act
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758 fast track with 412 exclusive POCSO courts across 29 states: Govt data
Rs 71 crore has been rolled out in victim compensation in last 3 years, according to data reported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Pocso Act is gender-neutral legislation: Delhi HC rejects 'bias' assertion
The judge said the legislature cannot stop enacting laws nor judiciary can stop applying them only because they can be "misused" as they are enacted to curb offences and get justice to genuine victims
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Under a third of sexual harassment cases end up in conviction, shows data
POCSO cases also show few convictions, high pendency
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The naked truth: What do Indian laws say about nudity and obscenity?
The law hasn't clearly explained what can or cannot be regarded as obscene; none of its provisions establish a link between nudity and obscenity
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Stand by sexual harassment charges on Brij Bhushan: Minor wrestler's father
The father of a 17-year-old wrestler, who levelled sexual harassment charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on late Sunday asserted that he has not withdrawn the charges
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