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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for POCSO Victim Under NALSA Scheme — Inadequate Compensation of Rs. 1,00,000 Enhanced to Rs. 10,50,000. The court held that the NALSA Scheme mandates minimum compensation of Rs. 7,00,000 for sexual assault victims, which can be enhanced by 50%.

The appellant, Smt. Lalitha, mother of a minor victim of sexual assault, filed an appeal under Section 372 CrPC challenging the adequacy of compensati...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Appellant in POCSO and Rape Case Due to Failure to Prove Victim's Age. Conviction under Sections 4 and 6 of POCSO Act and Sections 376(2)(i) and 376(2)(j) IPC set aside as prosecution could not establish minority of victim.

The appellant, Maherban Hasan Babu Khan, was convicted by the Special Court at Mangaon, District Raigad, for offences under Sections 4 and 6 of the Pr...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in POCSO and Rape Case — Prosecution Fails to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Acquittal of Accused for Offences Under Section 376 IPC and Sections 4 and 6 of POCSO Act Upheld Due to Inconsistent Testimony and Lack of Corroboration.

The State of Karnataka appealed against the acquittal of Mathru Sateri Gurav (respondent/accused) by the III Additional District and Sessions Special ...

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Bombay High Court at Goa Upholds Life Imprisonment for Kidnapping and Attempt to Murder in POCSO Case — Conviction Based on Testimony of Minor Victim and Medical Evidence

The judgment arises from three appeals against the conviction and sentence of Osban Fernandes (A.1) and Ramesh Bagve (A.2) by the Children's Court at ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Condonation of 717-Day Delay in Victim's Appeal Against Acquittal Under Section 302 IPC. Victim's Right to Appeal Under Proviso to Section 372 CrPC Is Not Subject to Limitation Period.

The applicant, Ranjana Shantilal Suryawanshi, mother of the deceased Sujata, filed a criminal application seeking condonation of delay of 717 days in ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Victim's Petition Against Detention Under ITPA, Orders Release and Compensation. Detention of Major Victim in Corrective Institution Without Consent Violates Right to Liberty Under Article 21.

The petitioner, a victim of trafficking, was rescued from a brothel in Mumbai and produced before the Magistrate. The Magistrate, after receiving repo...

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Bombay High Court Allows Custody of Minor Victim to Parents in Immoral Trafficking Case — Designated Court's Order Rejected. Parents' Custody Application Granted Subject to Conditions; Court Holds That Natural Parents Are Best Custodians Unless Found Unfit.

The petitioners, Sunita Devi Samarjit Singh and Samarjeet Patiram Singh, are the parents of a minor girl (referred to as Victim-XYZ) who was rescued b...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Order Sending Victim to Corrective Institution in Immoral Traffic Case — Victim's Consent and Best Interest Not Considered. Father's Application Allowed; Victim to Be Released to Parental Custody.

The applicant, Nagar Macchindra Bhui, filed a criminal application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging the order da...

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Bombay High Court Confirms Death Sentence for Rape and Murder of Minor Tribal Girl under POCSO Act and IPC. Circumstantial evidence including DNA, last seen, and medical evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

The case pertains to the brutal rape and murder of a 10-year-old tribal girl, Ku. S, on 15-08-2015 at the newly constructed hostel building of Adivasi...