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Supreme Court Flags Misuse of POCSO Act in Matrimonial and Adolescent Disputes

The Supreme Court of India today expressed concern over the misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in cases arising from matrimonial disputes and com

2 Nov 2025 · Lexpedia

Calling a Woman “R****i” is an Attack on Her Sexual Dignity and Attracts IPC Section 509: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that referring to a woman as “r***i” is not a casual abuse but a direct attack on her sexual dignity, thereby attracting

24 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia

SC Closes 2019 Suo Moto POCSO Case, Orders Urgent Setup of Special Courts

The Supreme Court on May 15 closed the 2019 suo moto proceedings initiated in relation to addressing the systematic flaws under the Protec

16 May 2025 · Lexpedia

Repeat POCSO Offender: Court Flags Bail Abuse in Valapattanam Case

Background of the Case Rafi, the accused, had previously been booked under the POCSO Act in a case registered by the Valapattanam police. He was granted bail in that earli

14 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case, Reiterates Position on Consent and False Promise of Marriage

8 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Permits Calcutta High Court to Hear Writ Petition in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

18 Mar 2025 · Lexpedia

Haryana Launches “Witness Protection Scheme, 2025” to Ensure Safety of Key Witnesses

25 Feb 2025 · Lexpedia

Gujarat High Court Takes Suo-Motu Notice of Tribal Woman's Assault in Dahod

Court's Immediate Action in Response to Shocking Incident

4 Feb 2025 · Maheshpriya