Tag: Child Sexual Abuse
A Disturbing Blow to Justice: The SC’s Suspension of Father Edwin Pigarez’s Sentence
Key TakeawaysThe Supreme Court's suspension of Father Edwin Pigarez's sentence has sparked outrage among child rights activists and victims of sexual abuse.The POCSO Act...
TN: Police arrest five including trustee of Pvt school for harassing minor girl
Key TakeawaysTN Police arrest five, including private school trustee, for sexually harassing minor girl in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.The victim, a Class 4 student, was...
SC sets aside Calcutta HC remarks on adolescent girls’ sexual urges
Key TakeawaysKey Takeaway 1: The Supreme Court set aside the Calcutta HC remarks on adolescent girls' sexual urges, acquitting a man under the POCSO...
Spl Court awards life term to one person in POCSO case
Key TakeawaysA Special Court awarded life term to Victor James Raja in a POCSO case.The court imposed a fine of Rs. 6.54 lakh on...
Bombay HC grants interim bail to wrestling teacher in harassment case
Key TakeawaysThe Bombay High Court granted interim bail to the wrestling teacher.The teacher faces charges under the Pocso Act for alleged sexual harassment.Alleged incidents...
Tripura: Man sentenced to 7 yrs rigorous imprisonment for molesting daughter
Key TakeawaysA court in Agartala handed down a seven‑year rigorous imprisonment for child molestation.The conviction was based on the POCSO Act and Section 354...
