Page 2 - Latest Updates on POCSO
Trial in 99% of POCSO cases was still pending by Dec 2020: Study
The data showed the highest number of rape victims were in the age group of 12 to 18 years
 "Trial in 99% of POCSO cases was still pending by Dec 2020: Study")
Oral sex with minor not 'aggravated sexual assault' under POCSO: HC
The court said the crime falls in the 'penetrative sexual assault' category
NCW welcomes SC order on skin-to-skin contact verdict in POCSO case
The National Commission for Women welcomed the Supreme Court order setting aside the Bombay High Court skin-to-skin contact verdict in a POCSO case
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Over 99% crimes registered in 2020 under POCSO Act were against girls
NRCB data revealed that girls irrespective of all age-groups are more vulnerable to sexual offences than boys
 "Over 99% crimes registered in 2020 under POCSO Act were against girls")
1340 cases of crime against children by caretakers during 2017-19: Govt
As many as 1,340 cases of crime against children by caretakers and in-charges of juvenile homes were registered in the country between 2017 and 2019
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Cabinet okays continuation of 1,023 fast-track special courts for 2 years
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of 1,023 fast track special courts, including 389 exclusive POCSO courts, as a centrally sponsored scheme for another two years
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8 years on, poor compliance with sexual harassment law at workplace
While many women in formal employment can take advantage of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, the majority of India's women, who work in the informal sector, have no such access
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POCSO Act never intended to treat adolescent boy as offender: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has said the POCSO Act does not intend to punish an adolescent boy for entering into a relationship with a minor girl and batted for parental and societal support
 "POCSO Act never intended to treat adolescent boy as offender: Madras HC")
POCSO Act has supremacy over Atrocities Act, holds Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that the POCSO Act has supremacy over the Atrocities Act, as the caste of a child cannot override or prejudice his or her security and well-being
 "POCSO Act has supremacy over Atrocities Act, holds Gujarat High Court")
New POCSO rules make law on sexual offences against children more stringent
Some of the significant additions in the new rules include provision of mandatory police verification of staff in schools and care homes
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Over 240,000 rape and POCSO cases pending in courts: Govt tells LS
Uttar Pradesh tops the list of states with 66,994 pending rape cases followed by Maharashtra with 21,691 and 20,511 in West Bengal
 "Over 240,000 rape and POCSO cases pending in courts: Govt tells LS")
Why our legal aid system needs more female paralegals, better monitoring
Nearly 80% of India's population qualifies for legal aid, but since 1995, only 15 million have been provided legal services and advice by the Legal Services Institutions
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Death penalty up by 53% in 2018, but most rape cases stuck at trial: Data
India has carried out four executions since 2004, the last having been in 2015
Central Zonal Council meet focuses on forest clearance, banking
Amit Shah called upon the states to adhere to the timeline of 2 months for completion of heinous offences
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RS panel suggests breaking encryption to curb child pornograhy distribution
The recommendations assume significance in view of the ongoing battle between the government and WhatsApp over encryption.
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Gudiya rape case: Court convicts 2, says girl experienced extreme brutality
The father of the victim expressed satisfaction on finally getting justice for his daughter.
Verdict in Unnao rape case, in which Sengar is accused, coming on Dec 16
The local court here has framed murder and other charges against the MLA, his brother Atul and nine others in the case.
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Rape, POCSO case probes should be completed in 2 months: Law minister
Incidents of rape and crimes against women are unfortunate and highly condemnable, Prasad said
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Rape convicts under POCSO should have no right to file mercy petition: Prez
His comments came in the backdrop of several cases of crime against women reported from different parts of the country
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Govt to set up 1,023 special courts for expediting over 160,000 POCSO cases
Each of these special courts are expected to dispose of at least 165 such case per year, said a proposal by the Department of Justice under Union Law Ministry
 "Govt to set up 1,023 special courts for expediting over 160,000 POCSO cases")
