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Supreme Court Interprets Scope of 'Child' under POCSO Act in Appeal Concerning Mentally Challenged Victim. Mental Age of Adult with Cerebral Palsy Considered for Applicability of Special Procedures under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

The case concerned a criminal appeal by the prosecutrix, a 38-year-old woman suffering from cerebral palsy (R. Hemiparesis), through her mother. An FI...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition to Quash Rejection of Adoption Deed Registration in Rape Victim's Case. Consent of Biological Father Who is Accused in Rape Case Not Required for Adoption Under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

The petitioners filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash an endorsement dated 11.11.2024 issued by the Su...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Adoption Deed Registration for Rape Victim's Child. Consent of Biological Father Who Is Accused in Rape Case Not Required Under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

The petitioners filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash an endorsement dated 11.11.2024 issued by the Su...

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Supreme Court Restores Conviction for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act Despite Victim's Consent and Cohabitation. Consent of a Minor Is Irrelevant for Offences Under the POCSO Act and Section 376 IPC, and the High Court Exceeded Its Jurisdiction by Acquitting Based on Such Consent.

The Supreme Court of India dealt with a suo motu writ petition and a criminal appeal arising from a judgment of the Calcutta High Court. The backgroun...

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Madras High Court Hears Writ Petition Seeking Direction for Compassionate Appointment Under Article 226. Petitioner, Whose Father Died in 2009 While Serving as Office Assistant, Seeks Appointment After Attaining Majority in 2018.

The writ petition was filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court invoking Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a mandamus to...

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High Court of Bombay Reviews Convictions and Death Sentence in Sexual Abuse of Mentally Challenged Girls at Children’s Home. Prosecution Established Charges Under IPC and Juvenile Justice Act for Rape, Unnatural Offences, and Assault Against Inmates, Leading to Appeals and Confirmation of Death Penalty.

The case arose from a suo motu public interest litigation initiated by the Bombay High Court after a newspaper report exposed the poor conditions in c...