The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a doctor previously jailed in a POCSO case involving his daughter, stating that the law was misused. The court's decision highlights concerns about the application of the POCSO Act.

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that bail cannot be refused to an accused under the POCSO Act merely to 'teach a lesson', emphasizing that bail decisions must adhere to legal principles.

The Indian Supreme Court has raised concerns about the misuse of the POCSO Act, noting that parents often resort to criminal proceedings to protect their 'honour' when teenage girls elope with partners.

Delhi schools will implement 'good touch, bad touch' awareness sessions and establish child protection committees by July's end, with teachers and staff receiving training on the POCSO Act.

An activist in Mangaluru has been arrested and booked under the Pocso Act for allegedly abetting the suicide of a pregnant minor.

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi reviewed the implementation of the POCSO Act in the city, urging the formation of child protection panels and the organization of awareness campaigns.

Police in Haryana's Nuh district have registered an FIR under the POCSO Act after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five youths.

Mohammad Jasimuddin, a Trinamool Congress councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, was arrested by Bengal Police on charges of molestation and harassment of a minor girl under the POCSO Act.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Tripura for allegedly raping his minor stepdaughter, charged under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Ernakulam Central police have registered a case under the POCSO Act against a film director following a complaint from the 'viral Kumbh Mela girl'. She alleges the director misbehaved with her when she was a minor, exploiting her for acting opportunities.

The Delhi High Court rejected a bail plea from an accused under the POCSO Act, stating that the marriage was merely a 'ploy' despite the presentation of a 'nikahnama'.

India's Supreme Court expressed serious concern and slammed the 'insensitive' conduct of Haryana Police and a magistrate, citing alleged violations of procedures under the POCSO Act in a minor's rape case, following an earlier summons to the Gurugram police chief.

A 27-year-old man, husband of a local sarpanch, has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. The incident occurred on February 23 while the girl's daily wager parents were at work. The accused reportedly entered the house under the guise of counselling the minor, who had dropped out of college.

The Bombay High Court upheld a life sentence under the POCSO Act, stating it was 'far-fetched' that a daughter would falsely accuse her father of rape out of anger.

Eight Class X students at a Nashik government hostel are facing charges under the Pocso Act for allegedly sexually assaulting younger students for months. The abuse came to light when victims informed the hostel superintendent, who then contacted parents.

A couple operating a residential school in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, along with their principal, have been arrested under the Pocso Act following allegations of sexual assault by a 14-year-old Class 8 student.

A case has been registered against R. Sreelekha under the POCSO Act for allegedly revealing the identities of rape survivors, a violation of legal provisions.

A prominent religious figure, Swami Avimukteshwaranand, and an associate have been booked under the Pocso Act for allegedly sexually exploiting two minor boys at their Prayagraj camp.

A man accused of rape and offenses under the POCSO Act was apprehended by police just hours after he escaped custody from a hospital in Vadodara.

The Kerala High Court has rejected a 'no injury' defense and upheld a 20-year sentence under the POCSO Act for a tea vendor.

A man accused under India's POCSO Act went on an overnight rampage in Hyderabad, killing six people, including a 16-year-old girl, her mother, and grandmother.

India's Supreme Court has ruled that failing to report child sex abuse will result in action under the POCSO Act, allowing for the prosecution of a headmistress who did not inform police of a rape complaint.

The Gujarat High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed under the POCSO Act after the girl involved stated she married the man she had 'eloped' with upon turning 18.

An Indian court has reduced a 19-year-old's life sentence under the POCSO Act to 10 years, attributing the crime to the "adverse impact of hormonal changes." The ruling has sparked debate regarding legal interpretations of culpability.

A 12-year-old girl was injured after being pushed from a building during a molestation attempt. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act, and the accused has been arrested.

India's Supreme Court clarified that the POCSO Act is applicable when a minor is trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation, issuing a series of directions for prosecuting perpetrators and rehabilitating victims.

An article highlights the urgent need to reform the POCSO Act, particularly concerning how it criminalizes adolescent relationships.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has allowed a convict under the POCSO Act to be released on parole to meet his family, citing concerns that he "may turn into a hardened criminal" if denied.

A man was sentenced to 20 years in jail under the POCSO Act, a week after he had escaped and was subsequently recaptured.

The Johor Menteri Besar was inspired to redouble efforts against poverty after a surprise visit to Sultanah Aminah Hospital, where he encountered a wheelchair-bound woman requesting diapers.

The anticipatory bail application of Mallikarjun Mutya, head of Mahal Roja Mutt and an accused in a POCSO Act case, has been rejected by the court.

The Madras High Court acquitted a youth in a POCSO case, noting that young boys in consensual relationships often bear the brunt of the law, reigniting debate on the application of the POCSO Act.

India’s POCSO Act, meant to protect children from sexual abuse, is increasingly being misused by families to criminalise consensual relationships between adolescents, often triggered by objections to inter‑caste or inter‑religious partnerships. With rising cases, high acquittal rates, and concerns from courts and experts, the debate intensifies over whether the law needs calibrated reform, including a possible “Romeo and Juliet” close‑in‑age exemption.

A 'godman' in Karnataka, Mallikarjuna Muthya, has been booked under the Pocso Act after a video allegedly showing him with a minor went viral.

The police action came after Child Development Project Officer, Shahapur, lodged a complaint as per instructions issued by the District Child Welfare Committee, which conducted an enquiry with the girl and her parents as well

An advocate has filed a complaint seeking a Zero FIR against CJP leaders, questioning the presence of a 12-year-old child at a recent protest against NEET and alleging organizers involved minors.

The Supreme Court of India is hearing a suo motu case concerning the right to privacy of adolescents and addressing the potential misuse of the POCSO Act in cases involving elopement.

Television actor Rohit Chandel has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

A Bengaluru police officer has been arrested and charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly subjecting minors, who were detained in connection with a murder, to sexual acts.

An 18-year-old accused in a rape case under the POCSO Act has been granted temporary bail to retake the NEET examination. This decision allows the individual to participate in the medical entrance test.

A court has rejected the bail application of a Deputy Superintendent of Police from Maharashtra who was booked under the POCSO Act.

The Madras High Court has ruled that consensual relationships between teenagers cannot be prosecuted under the adult provisions of the POCSO Act.

POCSO Act applies if victim of commercial sex trafficking is minor: SC

Cyberabad police stated they would make an arrest if an offence is proven in the sexual abuse case against Bandi Sanjay's son, following allegations made by a minor girl and registration of charges under the POCSO Act.

A minor has been booked under the Pocso Act in Uttarakhand after a 14-year-old girl, identified as his 'wife', gave birth. The incident raises concerns about child marriage and statutory rape.

Two madrasa teachers have been arrested after a video showing the assault of a 10-year-old child surfaced, leading to the invocation of the POCSO Act.

A court in Karnataka has denied anticipatory bail to a self-styled godman who was booked under the Pocso Act following a viral video.

The court also ordered a compensation of ₹1 lakh to the survivor

Petition filed by the accused seeking anticipatory bail before the District and Sessions Court in Yadgir will come up for hearing today

The Kerala High Court upheld a man's conviction under the POCSO Act, ruling that any manipulation of a child's body to cause penetration constitutes rape.

A seer in Yadgir has been booked under the Pocso Act for inappropriate behavior with a seven-year-old girl, following a controversial video.

A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.