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POCSO Case Against Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s Son; Counter FIR Alleges ₹5 Crore Extortion Bid

Hyderabad, May 9: A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been registered against Bandi Bhagirath, son of Union Minister and senior BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar, following allegations made by a 17-year-old girl in Hyderabad. The complaint has triggered a police investigation, with authorities examining claims from both parties. […]

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Court Calls for Sensitisation in Collection of Biological Evidence in Digital Rape Case

New Delhi : A Delhi court has directed the Centre to sensitise police officials about the proper collection of biological evidence in cases of digital rape, highlighting the importance of specimens like nail clippings and finger swabs. This directive came as the court convicted a man for raping a minor, marking a significant step in […]

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Supreme Court Overrules High Court’s Order Regarding Child Pornography in “Egregious Error”

New Delhi : The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act makes downloading and viewing child pornography illegal. The Supreme Court made this decision in a historic decision on the strict legislation meant to guard against child abuse. The Madras High Court’s ruling that downloading and viewing child pornography was not illegal under the […]

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