Kerala High Court Bars DNA Sampling of Adopted Children in POCSO Cases, Emphasizes Protection of Emotional Well-being
The Kerala High Court has directed that courts and subordinate courts should not entertain prosecutions seeking DNA samples of adopted children of rape survivors and victims in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) cases. Justice K. Babu’s verdict was based on
Males can also fall prey to sexual assault; boys make up a large number of POCSO victims: Kerala High Court
Issue: The Kerala High Court discussed the state convention that only gynecologists—preferably women—are called upon to evaluate those targeted of sexual assault. A physician petitioned against this practice. Facts of the Case: Justice Devan Ramachandran observed throughout the hearing that although women make
Kerala high court raised concerns over witness boxes for minors in POCSO courts: says “Children will be scared just to enter it”
Kerala High Court recently expressed its concern over the witness boxes of minor victims of sexual offences in the courts that try cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). According to the bar and bench report, Single
Repeatedly Following, Watching, Or Contacting a Child With Sexual Intent is Sexual Harassment under POCSO Act: Jharkhand HC
Issue:- The ruling has come up after a criminal revision petition that was directed on behalf of the petitioner was made against the order passed by a special POCSO court, that rejected the discharging application of the petitioner-accused. Facts:- The father of the
Kerala High Court Mandates Psychiatric Treatment for Accused Under POCSO Act, Prioritises Therapy for Survivors
The Kerala High Court has ordered the formulation of schemes to provide psychiatric treatment for individuals accused of child sexual abuse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The scheme should be framed by the Kerala State Legal Services
Karnataka High Court Upholds Justice in Conviction of Sexual Assault Case
This story isn’t just about legal proceedings; it’s about a young girl whose world was shattered by a heinous act. In a profound and pivotal moment, the Karnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench, delivered a judgment that echoed the cries for justice of an
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Failing to Report POCSO Crimes Is a Bailable Offense
Issue: Elucidation of the POCSO Act’s Bailability for Failure to Report Crimes The case’s facts: Regarding whether or not failing to disclose offenses under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) is a criminal subject to bail, the Himachal
“It is an ‘obligation’ of state to provide ‘support persons’ to POCSO victims”: Supreme Court
Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the state has an obligation to provide support persons to child victims as per the protection of children from sexual offences (POCSO) Act and stated that it cannot be made optional or left to the discretion of
POCSO Act restrictions barring victim identification are often violated: Himachal Pradesh High Court
Issue – The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently ordered the State government and the Director General of Police (DGP) to take steps to ensure that investigating officers follow the provisions of the Protection of Children From Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act that prohibit the
