POCSO Act: “Penetration to any extent” is sufficient, even without physical injury | SCC Times
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in Shyam Veer v. State of H.P., 2026 SCC OnLine HP 5948, reiterated that penetration “to any
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Jamui Incident Explained | Moral Policing, POCSO & the Rule of Law
Can private individuals legally stop, restrain or use force against young people because they disapprove of their conduct? This episode examines the reported Jamui incident, the BNS, POCSO Act, private interference, unlawful restraint, child protection and the rule of law.
Jamui Incident Explained | Moral Policing, POCSO & the Rule of Law
Coming Soon | Next episode in Law Made Easy by SCC Times examines the reported Jamui incident through the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
Grabbing Child’s Chest with Sexual Intent Amounts to Sexual Assault Under POCSO: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the distinction between the terms “chest” and “breast” is immaterial while assessing allegations of sexual
Supreme Court Clarifies: Every Wrong Statement Is Not a False Statement; Protects Against Misuse of Perjury Law
The Supreme Court has held that an incorrect statement cannot automatically amount to a false statement attracting criminal prosecution. Emphasising the importance
Supreme Court Says FIR Delay Alone Cannot Be Ground for Bail in Dowry Death Cases
In Mahesh Chand v. State of U.P., the Supreme Court cancelled bail granted in a dowry death case and reiterated that courts
Leadership, Scholarship, and Reform: Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai on India’s Criminal Justice Landscape | SCC Online
In this interview, Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University Delhi, shares his perspectives on criminal justice, victimology, legal research,
Delhi High Court grants bail in Punjabi Bagh Firing Case at Punjab’s Ex-MLA’s residence linked to Gogi—Lawrence Bishnoi Gangs
The case relates to an FIR based on the complaint of a security guard at the residence of Ex-MLA from Faridkot, Punjab alleging open firing by two unidentified men at the main gate of the premises.
[POCSO] Calcutta High Court commutes death sentence in rape and murder case to life imprisonment without remission for 60 years
The victim, a minor girl, was abducted, gang-raped, and brutally murdered by the appellants. Her body was later recovered, bearing signs of extreme violence and attempts to destroy evidence.
Humiliation by act and words will not by itself constitute abetment of suicide; Andhra Pradesh High Court acquits accused
The Court observed that the deceased felt humiliated after being beaten by her husband and brother-in-law over allegations of infidelity. However, such conduct, though condemnable, is not ordinarily expected to drive a similarly placed person to suicide.
Delhi High Court grants bail in 2018 murder case after identified victim found alive and body remains unidentified
It is extremely saddening that a human being lost life in such gruesome manner and the body was cut into pieces way back in the year 2018 but till date even identity of the deceased has not been established.
Calcutta High Court denies bail under NDPS Act but emphasizes interim bail as a safeguard against prolonged pre-trial detention
Although interim bail is granted due to exigency or humanitarian or compassionate ground but in NDPS cases Courts may exercise that discretion in the event the Court is of the view that trial cannot be completed within a short period.
Delhi High Court grants bail to a man accused in Chandni Chowk currency trader Robbery and Murder case
The case of the prosecution is that the accused persons had noticed that one businessman is running business of exchange of old and soiled currency in Chandni Chowk and he used to return to his house daily with huge cash. The bail applicant along with his associates, then hatched a criminal conspiracy to rob and kill the said businessman.
Touching lips or lying next to victim not sufficient for POCSO charge without ‘sexual intent’: Delhi High Court
“The presence of ‘sexual intent’ is the determining factor in distinguishing an act of mere physical force from an act that constitutes sexual assault under the POCSO Act.”