In Mathura, man awarded death sentence within 50 days of sodomising, killing minor boy
A native of Kanpur, Saif was living in Mathura. The accused is married and has a two-year-old daughter . Key Points
Hindustan TimesFour convicted for Dalit sisters’ gang rape and murder in UP's Lakhimpur
The quantum of punishment will be announced on August 14. The trial for the sixth accused, who is a minor, is being held separately. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, booked under POCSO, says act being misused, will force govt to change law
WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh has alleged the POCSO Act is being "misused" and said under the leadership of seers, "we will force the government to change" the law. He has been booked under the act after a minor wrestler levelled sexual harassment allegations against him. Key Points
India Today2 sentenced to life imprisonment for Dalit minors’ gang rape & murder in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri
Two others have been sentenced to six years of imprisonment in the crime. All four — Junaid, Sunil alias Chhotu (who was known to the family), Karimuddin and Arif — were convicted last week. Key Points
ThePrintMinor raped in U.P.’s Meerut, accused at large
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Meerut; a 20-year-old suspect has been charged under POCSO. Police are investigating, and justice is demanded. Key Points
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Law panel recommends against bringing down age of consent under POCSO, cites child abuse, trafficking
Commission suggests giving judiciary discretion to hand out reduced sentences. This comes when courts have been delivering conflicting rulings on sexual relationships involving minors. Key Points
ThePrintMathura court wraps up POCSO case in 30 working days, hands man life term for sodomising minor
Hukum was charged under POCSO on 29 August, testimonies recorded from 30 August to 5 September & arguments completed on 19 October. He was convicted on 27th, sentenced on 30 October. Key Points
ThePrintKerala court sentences to death man convicted in Aluva child rape and murder case
Special POCSO court judge K Soman gave highest punishment of the land to Ashwaq Alam, a migrant labourer. The court had found Alam guilty of all 16 offences in the charge sheet. Key Points
ThePrintHC quashes POCSO case after accused marries complainant in Kerala
The counsel for the petitioner told the high court that the accused and the victim got married in June this year and were living together as husband and wife. The public prosecutor also did not dispute the fact. | Latest News India Key Points
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