Chandigarh: Observing that the law must act as an \"unwavering shield\" when the innocence of a child is violated, the Punjab ...

The Supreme Court is urging the government to consider 'Romeo-Juliet' exemptions to the Pocso Act, aiming to decriminalize ...

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a regular bail petition filed by an accused booked under the Protection of ...

When the State Treats Young Love as a Sexual Crime What is a Romeo and Juliet Clause?A Romeo and Juliet provision is a ...

Supreme Court urges Centre to add Romeo-Juliet clause to POCSO, protecting genuine adolescent relationships from misuse of ...

The Supreme Court’s suggestion for the insertion of a Romeo-Juliet clause is not a free pass, the judgement makes clear ...

The Supreme Court recently said that laws meant to protect children are increasingly being misused to punish consensual ...

India now runs 773 fast track special courts, 400 of them designated for POCSO cases, but even so, convictions and child ...

Juliet clause` for POCSO Act, distinguishing consensual teen relationships from abuse. Learn about the proposed changes and impact. Click to read more!

A teacher from a coaching center, Devendra Patel, was arrested following allegations of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student. The incident surfaced when the student confided in her mother. Patel ...

Read more about BJP leader booked under POCSO act for allegedly revealing identity of minor survivor on Devdiscourse ...

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act was legislated to protect minors from abuse, exploitation and predation. Its role as a strong legal shield for minor girls remains ...