Introduction The Allahabad High Courtâs recent judgment in Sunil v. State of U.P. & Ors. marks an important development in the jurisprudence surrounding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act ...
A Torn Jacket Maybe Mended; But Childâs Bruised Heart is Beyond Revivalâ: SC Frowns on Rajasthan High Courtâs POCSO Judgement
Brief: The Supreme Court held that FIR containing allegations of heinous offences having a serious impact on society cannot be quashed, even if parties reach a compromise. This is especially applicable on matter concerning charges under special Acts ...
SC Introduces Doctrine of Constructive Possession; Watching Child Pornography Now Falls under the Ambit of Section 15, POCSO
Brief: Supreme Court interpreted possession to also include âconstructive possessionâ whereby even if a person does not physically possess child pornographic material but exercises immediate control over it, he/she will be said to be in âpossessionâ ...
Offences of Rape and Child Sexual Abuse Cannot Be Viewed Through a Romantic Lens: SC Questions Calc HCâs Acquittal OrderÂ
Recently, the Indian Apex Court set aside an acquittal order of Calcutta High Court where the learned Division Bench had treated the adult accusedâs physical relationship with a minor as non-exploitative sexual conductâ. The Honâble High Courtâs att ...