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The Supreme Court quashed a POCSO case against a paternal aunt, expressing concern over in-laws being dragged in to settle scores during marital disputes. The bench noted retaliatory FIRs during a custody battle, where child statements refuted false abuse allegations

A youth was booked under the POCSO Act in Telangana's Kothagudem district for allegedly taking away and marrying a minor girl studying at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya. Police registered the case based on her father's complaint and launched an investigation.

The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Delhi High Court's order cancelling regular bail for a teacher co-accused in the sexual assault of a three-year-old student at a Janakpuri school, directing her to surrender immediately

A man identified as Mohd Shabaz was taken into custody after a minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Hyderabad's Sanathnagar. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act following a complaint by the victim's mother and launched an investigation.

A 28-year-old fruit vendor from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Hyderabad's KPHB for allegedly raping a minor girl. Police said the accused allegedly lured the Class VII student into her house, assaulted her and threatened her, leading to his arrest under the POCSO Act.

The Supreme Court questioned the misuse of POCSO provisions in consensual teenage relationships, observed that parents often invoke criminal law after elopements, and stressed the need for practical measures balancing adolescent welfare, child protection and legal safeguards

Police have reportedly taken Raj Kumar, the prime suspect in the Shabad sextuple murder case, into custody in Suryapet. Investigators allege he killed six people, including a minor girl, over a POCSO case. Police are yet to officially confirm the arrest

A police sub-inspector attached to the Amruthahalli police station in Bengaluru has been arrested under the POCSO Act and suspended for allegedly assaulting minors in custody. The case surfaced after a video of the alleged abuse went viral on social media

A 16-year-old boy has been booked under the POCSO Act in Warangal for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old neighbour. The incident came to light after the victim’s mother lodged a complaint.

Police registered a case under the POCSO Act against 10 persons in Annapureddipalle mandal of Kothagudem district for allegedly harassing two minors. The accused reportedly assaulted a boy, verbally abused a girl and allegedly behaved indecently towards her.

A 25-year-old woman in Kerala's Kasaragod district has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. The complaint emerged after counselling sessions, while police said the accused is linked to multiple other POCSO cases

The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to set aside the POCSO conviction of a Tamil Nadu man, citing exceptional circumstances including his subsequent marriage to the victim after both became adults, a mutual settlement, and the victim’s request to end litigation

A rape case has been filed in Varanasi against a 60-year-old neighbour accused of assaulting a Class 10 student in 2019 and allegedly blackmailing her for years. Police have registered a case under BNS and POCSO and are searching for the accused

The Kerala High Court granted a one-month transit anticipatory bail to Mohammed Farmaan, husband of viral creator Monalisa Bhosle. The ruling offers temporary protection from arrest in a case registered by Madhya Pradesh Police involving a dispute over age

A special POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced 70-year-old Mohd Zameeruddin to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor in 2023. The conviction followed police investigation and prosecution after a complaint by the victim’s family

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court order granting anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a POCSO case. The complainant alleged sexual exploitation of minors, while the seer denied the charges, claiming he was falsely implicated in the matter

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with an Allahabad High Court order granting anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a POCSO case involving alleged sexual exploitation of young disciples. The top court dismissed the complainant's plea against the bail.

A boxing coach in Bengaluru has been booked under the POCSO Act after a 17-year-old trainee accused him of sexual abuse and intimidation. The FIR alleges repeated inappropriate behaviour over several years, with the latest incident reportedly occurring during a boxing competition in Chennai

A 24-year-old man was booked under the POCSO Act in Hyderabad’s Alwal after allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl multiple times. Police said the accused was living with the victim’s mother, and the case surfaced after suspicion raised by the girl’s uncle.

BRS leaders in Karimnagar demanded that Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar produce his son Sai Bageerath before the police in connection with a POCSO case. They questioned the delay in arrest, alleged special treatment and sought a comprehensive investigation into the matter.