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(Search results - 44)IndiaApr 10, 2019, 12:21 PM IST
Madras HC to Tamil Nadu govt: Set up toll-free number for students to report sexual harassment
With an increase in the number of sexual harassment cases reported against children, the Madras high court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to set up a toll-free number for students to register their complaints. The same must be displayed in school boards, it said
IndiaApr 9, 2019, 2:02 PM IST
Kerala Police file POCSO case against former CPM branch secretary
A POCSO case has been registered against former CPM branch secretary in Kannur for trying to abuse an Adivasi minor girl
IndiaApr 8, 2019, 4:32 PM IST
POCSO cases increasing in Kerala; 6,000 cases still pending
The case of a seven-year-old boy, who was abused by his stepfather, and died in Kerala, is pending in the Thodupuzha court. There are more than 400 POCSO cases in the same court pending for trials
IndiaApr 1, 2019, 6:00 PM IST
2 Hindu girls 'converted, forcibly married'. Not in Pakistan, in Kolkata
The shocking incident from the heart of Kolkata came just a few days after two teenagers were forcibly abducted, converted to Islam and married off in Pakistan
IndiaMar 29, 2019, 1:05 PM IST
Kidnapped girl from Oachira sexually abused, CPM leader’s son Roshan booked
The girl kidnapped from Oachira, was spotted in Mumbai. The Kerala Police, investigating the case, found that she was sexually abused after the medical check-up.
IndiaMar 8, 2019, 1:25 PM IST
Kerala chief Imam arrested for assaulting minor in Chennai
Chief Imam of the Tholicode Muslim Mosque in Kerala was slapped with Section 7 and 8 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offence(POCSO) Act by Vithura police.
IndiaFeb 13, 2019, 12:20 PM IST
Kerala Imam booked under POCSO Act for assaulting minor
Vithura police said the Imam, Shafeek, has been slapped with Section 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act for sexual assault of a minor
IndiaFeb 5, 2019, 1:32 PM IST
OM George, rape accused Kerala Congress leader, surrenders
A case under sections of the POCSO Act was registered against Congress leader OM George. He is accused of sexually assaulting a minor, belonging to the Adivasi group.
IndiaFeb 3, 2019, 5:40 PM IST
Minor raped by Congress leader: Family accuses police of inaction
The victim’s relatives allege that the police did not arrest the Congress leader’s aides who tried to settle the case by trying to bribe them
IndiaJan 31, 2019, 1:49 PM IST
Tamil Nadu police rescue teen girls from orphanage; arrest owner over sexual abuse
The shelter home's owner, Vinod Kumar (32) has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
IndiaJan 30, 2019, 1:45 PM IST
Kerala Congress leader held for raping Adivasi girl
A case under sections of POCSO has been registered against Congress leader and DCC member OM George. He is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old, belonging to the Adivasi group.
IndiaJan 28, 2019, 1:01 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh native sets 12-year-old girl on fire; victim critical
Tired of being harassed, the minor girl grieved to her parents, who had warned the accused to leave her alone.
IndiaJan 3, 2019, 4:25 PM IST
Government to tackle child pornography, fake news by amending IT Act 2000
The Indian government took the decision after Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar wrote a letter to law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad expressing concern regarding the threats posed by the growing digital sexual abuse of children online
IndiaDec 28, 2018, 10:57 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh schoolboys made to stand naked for being late
A complaint has been filed with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) by Balala Hakula Sangham under the POCSO Act.
IndiaDec 22, 2018, 6:37 PM IST
Telangana government sanctions two new courts to expedite resolution of POCSO cases
One of the new courts to come up in Ranga Reddy district will concentrate on clearing pending cases under POCSO Act. Another court in Hyderabad has 185 pending cases under the Act.