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The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail to Bandi Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case. The Court imposed strict conditions, including surrendering his passport, executing a bond and refraining from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence
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Telangana Police opposed the regular bail plea of accused Bandi Sai Bhageerath in a POCSO case before the High Court, arguing that the allegations are serious, the victim is a minor, and granting bail could hamper the investigation and influence witnesses
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The Telangana High Court directed the State to file its response in the bail plea of Bandi Sai Bhageerath, who is accused in a POCSO case, and adjourned the matter to Friday. Bhageerath remains in judicial remand after surrendering on June 25
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A POCSO court in Rajendranagar convicted a 56-year-old bangle shop owner for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in 2022 and sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine and awarded compensation to the victim.
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Bandi Sai Bhageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has approached the Telangana High Court seeking regular bail in a POCSO case. He claimed innocence, termed the case politically motivated and said he had cooperated with the investigation
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A Fast Track Court in LB Nagar sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a POCSO case. The court also imposed a fine and compensation after convicting him for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor following a full trial.
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A fast-track special court in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, sentenced a 22-year-old food delivery executive to three years' imprisonment for stalking and sexually harassing a minor girl under the pretext of marriage.
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Thousands of protesters marched in Kohima demanding speedy justice in sexual harassment and rape cases. The rally highlighted delays in cases involving suspended IAS officer Reny Wilfred and other crimes against women and children, calling for timely trials and accountability
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The Karnataka High Court expressed concern over anticipatory bail granted to Lingayat seer Vachananda Swamiji in a POCSO case, noting it was issued before formal registration of the complaint. The court issued notice to the accused and posted the matter for June 23
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Limited official updates have been issued in the POCSO case against Bandi Bageerath, more than a month after his arrest. Police have not disclosed forensic or charge sheet details, while the investigation continues and public attention remains focused on its progress.
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A youth named Ch Rajesh was booked under the POCSO Act, SC/ST Atrocities Act, and rape charges in Bhadrachalam. He allegedly lured a 15-year-old private school student to a local lodge and sexually assaulted her on Saturday
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Ashutosh Brahmachari has alleged that he filed a harassment case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati under pressure from Deva Ashram mahant Ramchandra Das. The claim has triggered reactions from Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and renewed calls for a CBI investigation
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A 49-year-old man was taken into custody in Khammam after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl and pushing her from a residential building. The girl suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treatment, while police registered cases under the POCSO Act and attempt to murder.
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A Fast Track Special Court in Rangareddy district sentenced a 25-year-old bus driver to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 6,000 and awarded Rs 1 lakh as victim compensation.
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Pet-Basheerabad police are strengthening the POCSO case against Bandi Sai Bageerath by collecting digital evidence, including social media chats. Investigators also examined allegations of destruction of evidence and questioned the accused over witness intimidation and counter-complaints filed in other districts
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A fast track court in Hyderabad sentenced an auto driver to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a child sexual assault case reported in Rajendranagar in 2020. The court also imposed a fine and awarded compensation to the victim
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The Pet-Basheerabad police took POCSO accused Bandi Sai Bageerath into three-day custody after court permission for further investigation. Police shifted him for medical examination and later conducted scene reconstruction in Moinabad as the SIT continued questioning in the alleged sexual assault case
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A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a youth to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine in a 2022 Amberpet POCSO case. The accused was convicted for sexually assaulting a minor after allegedly luring her on false promises.
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A Medchal court has granted three days’ police custody of Bandi Sai Bageerath, the prime suspect in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad. Police sought custody for further investigation after discovering erased data on his mobile phone.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar of collusion in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sai Bageerath. He questioned the police investigation, demanded accountability, and alleged deterioration in law and order under the Congress government