A 28-year-old man from Thane district has been arrested for allegedly molesting girls after community members reported multiple incidents to the police.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal by the Unnao rape survivor seeking the death penalty for Kuldeep Sengar in her father's custodial death case, citing an unexplained delay of 1,945 days in filing the appeal.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that conducting a medical examination (ossification test) to determine a minor's age is illegal when school, board, or municipal certificates are available, setting aside orders from lower courts and granting bail to a minor accused of molestation.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor, stating that a horoscope and vaccination card are insufficient proof of age for prosecution under the POCSO Act.
A 38-year-old woman advocate in Delhi is fighting for her life after being attacked by her husband, with her family alleging years of domestic violence and a property dispute as contributing factors.
'She came home covered in blood. When I asked her, she first said she had fallen, but there were no injuries on any other part of her body. On questioning further, she told me what had been done to her'
A gym trainer in Hubballi was allegedly assaulted following a dispute related to his relationship with a girl. Police are investigating the incident and allegations of 'love jihad'.
A 10-year-old girl died in Sangli district, Maharashtra, after allegedly being tortured by her father, who suspected her of stealing money. Her sister was also subjected to similar treatment and is hospitalised. The father has been apprehended and a case has been registered.
A gym trainer in Hubballi was allegedly assaulted following a dispute related to his relationship with a girl. Police are investigating the incident and have refuted claims of 'love jihad'.
Of the four assistant sub-inspectors, three are from Kaliaganj Police Station and one is from Raiganj Police Station.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested three individuals in connection with two separate cases of sexual assault against minors in Tawang and East Kameng districts.
At least 14 minor girls from Odisha's Ganjam district were rescued by the police with the help of child rights activists when they were allegedly being trafficked to Chennai, the police said on Wednesday.
Police in Haryana, India, have initiated a Look Out Circular against rapper Badshah following complaints about objectionable content in his Haryanvi music video, 'Tateeree'. The video faces scrutiny for allegedly promoting inappropriate depictions of women and the school environment.
A Pakistani Hindu woman and her minor daughter have been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's Sindh province, sparking fear of forced conversion.
A man in Kolkata has been arrested for allegedly hacking his wife to death following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in the Kasba area, and the couple's daughter witnessed the attack.
'Don't let the world put you in a box. If the world tries to put you in a box, don't stay in it. Step out of it. And if you have to, burn that box completely,' says Siddhata Patil.
A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 80-year-old Bhim Sen Kohli, who was killed in a park near Leicester in September. Kohli was attacked while walking his dog and died in hospital from a neck injury. A 15-year-old boy, who was 14 at the time of the incident, has also been charged with murder in connection with the case.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea from Sanji Ram, the mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua, refusing to suspend his life sentence.
A Goa BJP leader has denied any connection between the party and a 20-year-old man arrested in connection with a sex scandal, clarifying that neither the accused nor his politician father are associated with the BJP.
The Delhi High Court questioned the Unnao rape survivor about a significant delay in filing her appeal seeking capital punishment for Kuldeep Sengar in connection with her father's custodial death, raising concerns about the reasons behind the delay.
The Supreme Court has criticised the Gurugram Police's handling of a three-year-old rape victim's case, citing an 'insensitive' approach and ordering key officials to appear before the court with all investigation records.
The MLA's son was arrested on the directions of a special court hearing cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Mamata Banerjee government of favouring infiltrators over the native population, asserting that the upcoming assembly election in West Bengal is a battle to save the state's identity.
The Supreme Court has criticised the Gurugram Police and a magistrate for their handling of a four-year-old rape victim's case, demanding the presence of key officers and investigation records in court.
A woman has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly drugging a family she was hired to care for, by mixing sleeping pills into their food, and then stealing cash from their home.
Rapper Badshah is facing legal scrutiny and a potential travel ban after his latest Haryanvi music video, Tateeree, sparked outrage over its lyrics and visuals, prompting police to investigate and issue a Look Out Circular.
Delhi Police have arrested seven more people, including three women, and apprehended a minor in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families on Holi in Uttam Nagar.
An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law testified that the alleged incident was a dream. The court has also ordered proceedings against the complainant for presenting false evidence.
Five dogs were seen charging at the girl while she was running away in panic after being chased.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of shielding infiltrators, promoting dynastic politics, and supporting the construction of a mosque resembling the Babri Masjid.
A State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawan was allegedly killed by his daughter's boyfriend and his associates in Nagpur, leading to the arrest of five individuals.
The Manipur government has suspended internet services in five valley districts following a bomb attack that killed two children and injured their mother in Bishnupur district. The incident triggered protests, leading to the suspension of internet services to prevent the spread of misinformation.
Justices Urmila Joshi Phalke and Nandesh Deshpande of the HC's Nagpur bench, in the order passed on September 26, refused to accept the man's contention that he was in a consensual relationship with the 17-year-old girl and had registered the marriage only when she turned 18.
A six-year-old girl died and her grandmother was injured after their e-rickshaw collided with a car in Janakpuri, Delhi. Police have arrested the driver and are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about e-rickshaw safety in the city.
An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law admitted her allegations stemmed from a dream and a misunderstanding.
Normal life in Odisha's Rairangpur area was disrupted due to a bandh called by the Mayurbhanj Adivasi Ekata Manch, protesting the arrest of 34 tribals following a clash with police during a protest on March 13. The bandh was supported by several political parties and tribal organisations, affecting shops, transport, and educational institutions.
The 12-year-old daughter of a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was allegedly kidnapped from outside her residential society in Delhi's Rohini. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to locate the missing girl.
Two Bangladeshi nationals, including a minor, were detained in Bengaluru for residing illegally in the city following a police verification drive.
In yet another shocking incident of sexual assault of women, a minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped in Puducherry by two persons, including a bus conductor known to her, police said on Thursday.
'A genuine tribute to Dr Ambedkar does not lie in selective invocation. It lies in asking a harder question: Is the Constitution still doing its job -- restraining even assertive majorities?' asks Manoj Mohanka.
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