News Update… Supreme Court Quashes POCSO FIR Against Paternal Aunt: Counterblast Allegations in Marital Discord 27 Jul 2026 Background The appellant, the paternal aunt of twin children, was booked under Section 354 IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act on the basis of an FIR lodged by…
News Update Gauhati High Court Upholds Doctor’s Conviction for Outraging Patient’s Modesty, Reduces Sentence to Fine 16 Jul 2026 he Gauhati High Court has reaffirmed that a doctor cannot claim the protection of medical examination when his conduct exceeds legitimate medical practice and violates the dignity of a patient.…
Delhi high court… Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Neighbor Sentenced to 6 Years for Assaulting Minor Girl 15 Sep 2025 In a significant ruling emphasizing child protection, the Delhi High Court on September 12, 2024, dismissed the appeal of Jitender alias Raju, upholding his conviction for sexually assaulting a six-year-old…
News Update Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Offences Under Sections 354 and 506 IPC 4 Jan 2025 On January 2, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that for Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to apply, there must be evidence of criminal force coupled with the…