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Delhi Court awards life sentence to man for raping minor neighbour

Delhi Court awards life sentence to man for raping minor neighbour

The convict, a neighbour of the victim, was someone she trusted and referred to as 'uncle.' The child born from the assault has since been placed for adoption.

14 March,2025 07:26 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Ex-judge Ganediwala granted pension equal to high court judge

Ex-judge Ganediwala granted pension equal to high court judge

The Bombay High Court has ruled that former high court judge Pushpa Ganediwala, known for controversial POCSO rulings, is entitled to a pension on par with a high court judge.

13 March,2025 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai
We must ensure gender equality begins at home

We must ensure gender equality begins at home

The girl’s parents, in-laws, and husband have been named as accused in the first information report.

06 March,2025 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Mumbai: Gangster father rapes daughters, forces them to abort; arrested

Mumbai: Gangster father rapes daughters, forces them to abort; arrested

Accused is a member of gangster Chhota Rajan’s gang; he would take the girls to different hospitals for abortion; police said that a case has been registered at Nalasopara police station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act based on a complaint filed by the victims

28 February,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Man arrested for raping 16-year-old girl in Palghar; victim found pregnant

Man arrested for raping 16-year-old girl in Palghar; victim found pregnant

A 22-year-old man from Palghar has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl, leading to her pregnancy. The incident came to light after a medical examination confirmed she was six weeks pregnant.

24 February,2025 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai
16-year-old drugged, raped at birthday party in Palghar; boyfriend booked

16-year-old drugged, raped at birthday party in Palghar; boyfriend booked

The girl recently found out that she was pregnant due to the assault and lodged a complaint. No arrest has been made, and a probe is underway

23 February,2025 06:44 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
Man arrested for molesting three minor girls in Thane while attempting a selfie

Man arrested for molesting three minor girls in Thane while attempting a selfie

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Thane for allegedly molesting three minor girls under the pretext of taking a selfie. The accused reportedly followed the children into a house and inappropriately touched them before being caught by neighbours.

23 February,2025 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai
Mutt priest and associate arrested for raping minor girl in Amravati

Mutt priest and associate arrested for raping minor girl in Amravati

A 75-year-old mutt priest and his associate have been arrested in Maharashtra’s Amravati for repeatedly raping a minor girl, leading to her pregnancy. The victim’s aunt was also arrested for aiding the crime.

20 February,2025 02:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Youth arrested for circulating photos of 17-year-old girl, stalking her

Youth arrested for circulating photos of 17-year-old girl, stalking her

Last year, the accused befriended the minor, who lived in his locality. He persuaded her to send him a nude picture via social media. When the girl refused, he began stalking her, the police said

16 February,2025 09:05 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Thane: Man cleared of kidnapping and rape charges after teen admits to eloping

Thane: Man cleared of kidnapping and rape charges after teen admits to eloping

A special court in Thane acquitted a man accused of kidnapping and raping a 17-year-old girl, ruling that she had eloped willingly and was mature enough to understand her actions

10 February,2025 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai

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