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POCSO Act Is Gender Neutral, Intends To Safeguard Childhood: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by a 52-year-old woman seeking to quash a sexual assault case under POCSO Act, holding that the legislation is gender neutral and applies equally to men and women.
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Understanding POCSO And Why Lowering The Age Of Consent Below 18 Is Dangerous
Lowering the age of consent risks weakening child protection, and instead India must focus on fully enforcing POCSO with stronger preventive measures
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Indian-Origin Delta Pilot Arrested From Cockpit 10 Minutes After Landing
A Delta Airlines co-pilot was arrested 10 minutes after his flight landed at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday at around 7:05 am IST. Rustom Bhagwagar, 34, was taken into custody on charges of child sexual assault.
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Suspect Arrested 13 Days After Girl, 10, Sexually Assaulted In Tamil Nadu
Thirteen days after the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, police have arrested the suspect, identified as Biswakarma, a migrant worker from Assam.
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12-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Raped In UP, 5 Charged: Police
A day after a 12-year-old girl here alleged that she was abducted, raped and an attempt was made to forcefully change her religion, police have booked five people, including her minor friend, police said on Thursday.
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Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Schoolteacher Arrested For 'Sexually Abusing' Boy
A Mumbai court on Tuesday granted bail to a 40-year-old female teacher of a city-based prominent school who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor male student on multiple occasions.
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Tamil Nadu Cops Seek Public Help In Child Rape Case, Post Photos Of Suspect
The local police in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district have released images of an unidentified man and appealed to the public for information, nearly a week after a 10-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly sexually assaulted.
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CBI Arrests Man From UP For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Children
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested a man in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district in connection with a case involving the sexual assault of children and the possession and dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
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CBI Arrests Man For Child Sexual Abuse, Uploading Video On Internet
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested Lalrampana, a resident of Aizawl, Mizoram, in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor and the possession and circulation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
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"They Got Scared...": Malayalam Actor Minu Muneer As Sex Abuse Survivors Backtrack
Mollywood actor Minu Muneer, who last year accused major actors of sex assault, said the reason why many survivors are now silent, is the false POCSO, or child sex abuse, charges against her.
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He "Founded Hindu Nation", Then Attempted To Take Over Land In Bolivia
Nithyananda fled India in 2019, leaving behind a sprawling religious empire, after being accused of child abduction, sexual assault and abuse, and claimed to have founded the nation of 'Kailasa', calling it a "safe haven" for Hindus.
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US Man Allegedly Raped 7-Year-Old Boy, Posted Video Of Assault On Dark Web
On January 29, he was federally charged with endangering a child, forcible touching, and sexually abusing a minor under the age of 11.
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Victim Of Sexual Assault Has Right To Terminate Pregnancy: Allahabad High Court
The law provides the right to a victim of sexual assault to terminate her pregnancy medically, the Allahabad High Court has observed while allowing a 17-year-old woman to choose whether she wants the child or not.
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Author Neil Gaiman Raped His Child's Babysitter In Outdoor Pool: Report
In a New York Magazine article, eight women shared allegations of assault, coercion, or abuse by author Neil Gaiman.
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'Shut Up': Actor Storms Out Of France Child Abuse Trial
A French prosecutor demanded two years of house arrest for a filmmaker accused of sexually assaulting an actor when she was a child.
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POCSO Act Is Gender Neutral, Intends To Safeguard Childhood: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by a 52-year-old woman seeking to quash a sexual assault case under POCSO Act, holding that the legislation is gender neutral and applies equally to men and women.
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Understanding POCSO And Why Lowering The Age Of Consent Below 18 Is Dangerous
Lowering the age of consent risks weakening child protection, and instead India must focus on fully enforcing POCSO with stronger preventive measures
-
Indian-Origin Delta Pilot Arrested From Cockpit 10 Minutes After Landing
A Delta Airlines co-pilot was arrested 10 minutes after his flight landed at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday at around 7:05 am IST. Rustom Bhagwagar, 34, was taken into custody on charges of child sexual assault.
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Suspect Arrested 13 Days After Girl, 10, Sexually Assaulted In Tamil Nadu
Thirteen days after the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, police have arrested the suspect, identified as Biswakarma, a migrant worker from Assam.
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12-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Raped In UP, 5 Charged: Police
A day after a 12-year-old girl here alleged that she was abducted, raped and an attempt was made to forcefully change her religion, police have booked five people, including her minor friend, police said on Thursday.
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Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Schoolteacher Arrested For 'Sexually Abusing' Boy
A Mumbai court on Tuesday granted bail to a 40-year-old female teacher of a city-based prominent school who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor male student on multiple occasions.
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Tamil Nadu Cops Seek Public Help In Child Rape Case, Post Photos Of Suspect
The local police in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district have released images of an unidentified man and appealed to the public for information, nearly a week after a 10-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly sexually assaulted.
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CBI Arrests Man From UP For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Children
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested a man in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district in connection with a case involving the sexual assault of children and the possession and dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
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CBI Arrests Man For Child Sexual Abuse, Uploading Video On Internet
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested Lalrampana, a resident of Aizawl, Mizoram, in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor and the possession and circulation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
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"They Got Scared...": Malayalam Actor Minu Muneer As Sex Abuse Survivors Backtrack
Mollywood actor Minu Muneer, who last year accused major actors of sex assault, said the reason why many survivors are now silent, is the false POCSO, or child sex abuse, charges against her.
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He "Founded Hindu Nation", Then Attempted To Take Over Land In Bolivia
Nithyananda fled India in 2019, leaving behind a sprawling religious empire, after being accused of child abduction, sexual assault and abuse, and claimed to have founded the nation of 'Kailasa', calling it a "safe haven" for Hindus.
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US Man Allegedly Raped 7-Year-Old Boy, Posted Video Of Assault On Dark Web
On January 29, he was federally charged with endangering a child, forcible touching, and sexually abusing a minor under the age of 11.
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Victim Of Sexual Assault Has Right To Terminate Pregnancy: Allahabad High Court
The law provides the right to a victim of sexual assault to terminate her pregnancy medically, the Allahabad High Court has observed while allowing a 17-year-old woman to choose whether she wants the child or not.
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Author Neil Gaiman Raped His Child's Babysitter In Outdoor Pool: Report
In a New York Magazine article, eight women shared allegations of assault, coercion, or abuse by author Neil Gaiman.
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'Shut Up': Actor Storms Out Of France Child Abuse Trial
A French prosecutor demanded two years of house arrest for a filmmaker accused of sexually assaulting an actor when she was a child.
