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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
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The Telangana High Court on Thursday permitted withdrawal of the anticipatory bail petition filed by Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, after he was taken into police custody.
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BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Telangana government of attempting to shield BJP leaders in a POCSO case involving a minor girl. He also alleged failures in law and order and demanded action against those revealing the victim’s identity.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said 80 per cent of paddy procurement had been completed and accused BRS leaders of disrupting the process. He also criticised the opposition over farmers' issues and defended the government's handling of a POCSO case