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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

19-Year-Old Sentenced For Grabbing Minor’s Hand And Saying ‘I Love You’ In Mumbai

02 Aug 2024

A special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Court in Mumbai has sentenced a 19-year-old man to two years of rigorous imprisonment for grabbing a minor girl's hand and saying "I love you" to her. Ashwini Lokhande, the special POCSO judge, stated that the accused's actions clearly outraged...

Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Against Dalai Lama Over Child Kiss Controversy

09 Jul 2024

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought action against Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The PIL was filed in response to a viral video from April 2023 showing Dalai...