POCSO Act Archives - Bharat Express

Monday October 5, 2026 |

Samadhan Abhiyan’s Annual Day 2026 study found that only 17 per cent of people understand the POCSO Act properly.

Monday September 21, 2026 |

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped in central Delhi, triggering protests as police detained the accused and began an investigation.

Monday August 17, 2026 |

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on alleged social media lapses in reporting child abuse content under the POCSO Act.

Wednesday July 8, 2026 |

The Allahabad High Court ruled that the POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act prevail over Muslim Personal Law in child marriage cases.

Thursday June 25, 2026 |

Police have launched a manhunt after the alleged assault of a five-year-old girl in Rajasthan's Tehla region triggered widespread outrage.

Tuesday November 4, 2025 |

Supreme Court voices concern over POCSO misuse, urges awareness on consent, gender sensitivity and legal education.

Saturday July 19, 2025 |

A school van driver has been arrested in Lucknow’s Indiranagar for the alleged digital rape of a 4-year-old girl.

Saturday April 26, 2025 |

The Bihar police have taken swift action in arresting a man accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Vaishali district.

Thursday April 17, 2025 |

A Delhi court has sentenced a tuition teacher to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping his 16-year-old student in 2016.

Tuesday April 15, 2025 |

The SC criticized Allahabad HC for making insensitive remarks in a rape bail order, where it said the victim 'herself had invited trouble'.

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