Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) The Telangana High Court has refused to grant interim protection from arrest to Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The single-judge vacation bench heard arguments on the petition till around midnight and refused to grant interim protection to the petitioner.Justice T. Madhavi Devi made it clear that she was not inclined to grant any interim order after …
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Guwahati, May 15 (IANS) In a stern verdict against child sexual abuse, a Special POCSO Court in Assam on Friday sentenced rape convict Mohar Ali to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000. The court further directed that in default of payment of the fine, the convict would undergo an additional six months of imprisonment, underscoring the judiciary’s zero-tolerance approach towards crimes against minors.The incident took place on July 7, 2022, at Kathalguri village un…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi partly allowed the special leave petition (SLP) filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the Delhi High Court order granting conditional bail to Sengar during the pendency of his appeal against conviction.The ap…
Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son Bandi Bhageerath on Wednesday did not appear before police for questioning in the POCSO case registered against him, but sent a letter, seeking two days to make himself available for questioning. Bhageerath was directed to appear before the Station House Officer of Pet Basheerabad Police Station at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. A notice was served on Tuesday.Bhageerath sent a letter to the SHO, seeking two days t…
Pune, May 12 (IANS) A shocking incident of child marriage has emerged from Pune, a city widely regarded as a hub of modernity and education. The marriage of a minor girl was allegedly forcibly solemnised in Balewadi, one of the city’s upscale localities. Taking a stern stance on the matter, the police have registered a case against 35 individuals, including the groom, his parents, and the girl’s relatives. According to information received from the police, the marriage took place on Sunday, …
Aizawl, May 9 (IANS) Seventeen prisoners, including convicts and undertrial prisoners lodged in Mizoram’s Lunglei district jail, were allegedly illegally released using forged court documents and fake release orders, police said on Saturday. Most of the released inmates have since been traced and re-arrested.According to Mizoram Police, the 17 prisoners — including those convicted or facing trial under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Su…
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar visited the KEM Hospital in Mumbai and reviewed operations of the government-run One Stop Centre meant for women affected by violence, an official said on Saturday. During the visit, Rahatkar interacted with the staff and offered suggestions to enhance the Centre’s services.In a message on social media, the NCW Chairperson said, “Visited the One Stop Centre operating in the KEM Hospital premises at Parel in …
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, said that the Commission will recommend to the Central government a complete prohibition on parole for individuals convicted in cases of rape, aggravated sexual assault, and other serious offences against women and children.The proposed recommendations by the Commission may include amendments to prison and parole rules to classify rape, aggravated sexual assault, repeat sexual offences, and serious offences…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) A 45-year-old school peon has been arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a six-year-old student in the Govandi area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, said police on Friday. The incident, which took place at a reputable local school, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions regarding student safety. According to the Mumbai Police, the minor victim managed to overcome his fear and recounted the ordeal to his family upon returning home from school. Recognisin…
Pune, May 8 (IANS) Setting a significant precedent for the protection of minors, the Loni Kalbhor Police Station in Maharashtra’s Pune has, within 24 hours of a reported assault on a six-year-old girl, apprehended the suspect and successfully filed a formal charge sheet in court. The disturbing incident occurred in the Theur area of Haveli Taluka in Pune. According to police reports, the accused, identified as 46-year-old Shridhar Limbaji Kamble, lured the victim, who was playing in her neighbou…