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J-K: Awareness programme under 'POCSO Act' held in Udhampur govt school
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Sept 25 (ANI): The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) in coordination with Social Welfare Department Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday organised awareness program on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2018 in Udhampur
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Delhi: Case registered against director's son under POCSO Act
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 12 (ANI): A case was registered against the son of a director of a TV serial under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after he allegedly kissed a minor child at Lodhi Garden here.
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UP: Police welcome POCSO court verdict, under 9 days, in Auraiya rape case
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 31 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh police on Friday welcomed the speedy judgement by a special court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Auraiya, which completed trial in a rape case under nine days and sentenced the accused to life term.
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POCSO court convicts accused for raping, impregnating minor; awards 10 yr
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): A Special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court in Mumbai has convicted an accused of repeatedly raping a 14-year-old minor and sentenced him for 10 years.
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Arjun Kapoor gives thumbs up to amended POCSO Bill
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): While many celebrities choose not to give their remarks on political affairs, Arjun Kapoor opted differently.
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Jaunpur youth booked for raping two minor girls
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 8 (ANI): A youth was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly raping two minor girls here, police said on Wednesday.
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Modi Govt ensures no one including MPs, MLAs are spared if they commit cri
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 1 (ANI): Women and Child Development Minister, Smriti Irani on Thursday said the Modi government has ensured that no one including MPs and MLAs will be spared if they are found guilty of committing a crime.
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SC directs Centre to set up special courts in districts with over 100 POCS
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to fund and set up within 60 days exclusive courts in every district where 100 or more cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are pending.
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SC directs Centre to fund, set up special POCSO courts
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to fund and set up exclusive courts in every district where 100 or more cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are pending.
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Case registered against police head constable for raping 14-yr-old girl in
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 : A case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 has been registered against an absconding police head constable for allegedly raping a 14-year-old domestic help in Mundka area, said police on Thursday.
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Rajya Sabha passes POCSO (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
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Cabinet approves amendments to POCSO Act, includes death penalty for sexua
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 10 (ANI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 that provides for the death penalty for sexual offences against children.
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