POCSO Act
Coverage of POCSO Act in the Nexus archive.
- Fake ‘godman’ gets triple life imprisonment under POCSO Act in Namakkal
A man posing as a 'godman' was sentenced to triple life imprisonment under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting two girls in Namakkal in 2020. He claimed to perform a pooja to remove 'evil spirits' from the daughters of a couple from Salem district.
- A decade of POCSO cases in Telangana: Over half remain pending trial as judicial backlog delays justice
Between January 1, 2016, and June 30, 2026, Telangana registered 31,117 cases under the POCSO Act. Over half (52.54%) remain pending trial, while 9.20% are still under investigation, highlighting judicial delays in the state.
- ‘Drugs abuse among youths alone can destroy nations’
A legal awareness and aid programme on drug abuse and the POCSO Act was organized at the Yadgir Institute of Medical Sciences. The event highlighted concerns about drug abuse among youths and its potential impact on national stability.
- NCW seeks Action Taken Report from Bengal DGP on Baruipur minor's rape-murder
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has requested an Action Taken Report from the Bengal Director General of Police regarding the rape and murder of a minor in Baruipur. The Commission emphasized the need for details on FIR registration under the BNS and POCSO Act, immediate arrests of suspects, and updates on the investigation.
- HC reserves orders in Bandi Bageerath’s bail plea in POCSO Act case
The High Court has reserved its orders on Bandi Bageerath's bail plea in a case under the POCSO Act.
- Retired SI arrested under POCSO Act for sexually assaulting minor girl in Kerala
A retired SI was arrested in Kerala under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The case highlights a criminal investigation involving a law enforcement official.
- Kerala HC refuses to extend transit bail granted to actor-husband of viral Kumbh Mela woman in kidnapping case
Kerala High Court refused to extend transit bail for Farmaan Khan, the actor-husband of a woman linked to a kidnapping case. The state of Madhya Pradesh informed the court that his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by a Special Judge under the POCSO Act in Mandleshwar.
- Government school teacher arrested under POCSO Act in Kallakurichi
A government school teacher was arrested under the POCSO Act in Kallakurichi. The arrest highlights a legal case involving child-related offenses.
- Constable, ASI arrested by Lokayukta in bribery case in Kalaburagi
A constable and an ASI were arrested by Lokayukta in Kalaburagi for demanding and accepting bribe money from a woman in a POCSO Act case. The charges relate to bribery in a case involving a minor.