protection of children from sexual offence act

A significant ruling from a Nuh court has resulted in a 20-year rigorous imprisonment for a man convicted of the 2023 rape of a minor. Allegations surfaced that he abducted the young girl at gunpoint, leading to his conviction under the IPC and POCSO Act.

A 23-year-old man was apprehended in Bihar for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl from Mumbai. The investigation faced challenges due to the girl erasing her digital footprint. Police successfully traced the accused through a friend's photograph and online threats, ultimately rescuing the victim and reuniting her with her family.

A disturbing incident in Pune has brought a 65-year-old man into the spotlight, accused of the ghastly crime of child rape and murder. Despite having been acquitted in two previous sexual offense cases, many are left wondering if proper justice could have changed the course of events.

Based on the complaint, police registered a case and arrested Ganesan under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. He was remanded in judicial custody.

Two men have been arrested in Bengaluru for sexually abusing two minor girls, recording the acts, and uploading them online for profit. The arrests followed an alert from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

Crime data for 2024 reveals a concerning rise in crimes against children, up nearly 6% from the previous year. While overall crimes against women saw a slight decrease, domestic abuse by husbands and relatives remained the most prevalent offense. Kidnapping and sexual offenses against children also saw significant numbers.

Cyberabad Police have added a serious charge of repeated rape under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union minister Bandi Sanjay, in a Pocso case. He was remanded to judicial custody until May 29. Other charges related to outraging modesty and sexual harassment remain. Bageerath surrendered to police after being on the run.

A shocking incident has emerged in Porbandar where a 12-year-old boy is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his four-and-a-half-year-old neighbour. The crime was reported after the victim disclosed the abuse to her family. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, initiating a swift investigation.

A 21-year-old man is arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in the Kalyan railway yard. The accused, Saurabh Sonawane, reportedly lured the girl after snatching her phone. Police apprehended Sonawane using CCTV footage. This incident highlights passenger safety concerns on railway premises. Sonawane has a prior assault case.

A 60-year-old man is on the run in Akola district after allegedly raping his 10-year-old neighbor for a week. Police have launched a massive search operation, deploying multiple teams to apprehend the accused. The incident follows a similar case in Pune, reigniting calls for stricter laws against child abuse.

Nuh police have arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping and raping an eight-year-old girl. The victim, who sustained injuries, was lured into the suspect's house and assaulted. She managed to escape and report the incident, leading to the drug addict's arrest and subsequent judicial custody.