Exclusive-India Aims to Curb Judges' Arbitrary Sentences for …
17 hours ago · The policy would cover all criminal cases but the Bihar case, dating from 2021, was tried under the Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), which prescribes punishment ranging ...
Chhattisgarh HC acquits man in POCSO case over age, consent …
1 day ago · The Chhattisgarh High Court has acquitted a man previously convicted under the POCSO Act, highlighting critical doubts regarding age and consent in this landmark decision. Explore the implications ...
Aminjikarai murder: Cops arrest six, invoke Pocso Act - The New …
3 days ago · 03 Nov 2024, 10:51 am. 2 min read. CHENNAI: Aminjikarai police on Sunday arrested six persons, including four women, in connection with the death of a 15-year-old girl at an apartment in the city ...
POCSO Act: Sexual exploitation of minors plagued societies …
Sep 23, 2024 · The Supreme Court of India has highlighted the critical issue of child sexual exploitation and the necessity of the POCSO Act, 2012. The court ruled that mere possession of child pornographic material is an offense under POCSO and IT laws, emphasizing the need for a robust legal framework to protect children.
Viewing child porn punishable under POCSO, IT laws, says …
Sep 23, 2024 · IN A ruling that sets a new benchmark for action in pornography cases, the Supreme Court Monday held that viewing, possessing and not reporting possession of any child pornographic material will constitute offences under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology (IT) Act even if this is ...
How SC strengthened child pornography law - The Indian Express
Sep 24, 2024 · Tightening the law on child pornography, the Supreme Court on Monday (September 23) said that even viewing, possessing, and not reporting such content is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act regardless of whether it is shared or transmitted further.
Why has the Supreme Court clarified POCSO provisions?
Sep 28, 2024 · Supreme Court clarifies penal consequences for online child sexual material, emphasising viewing, downloading, and storing are all offences.
POCSO law and where it lacks, explained - The Indian Express
Nov 18, 2022 · Ten years after the enactment of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which deals specifically with child sexual abuse, an analysis of POCSO cases across India has found gaps in its implementation – including increasing pendency of cases and a high rate of acquittals.
Decoding the proposed changes in the POCSO Act | Latest News …
POCSO Act came into force in June 2012, putting in place a legal regime to protect the children from offences of sexual assault, harassment and pornography.
POCSO Act issues and challenges: How courts responded in 2022
01 Jan 2023, 6:09 am. 6 min read. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) was enacted in 2012 to strengthen the legal framework dealing with sexual offences against children. The Act was amended in 2019 whereby more stringent punishments were introduced including death penalty for committing sexual crimes on children ...