SC directs Centre, States to set up POCSO courts on top-priority

The Supreme Court on Thursday has directed the Central government and all state governments to set up special courts...

Gujarat: 7 rapists sentenced to life imprisonment in single day

In an unprecedented move, various courts in Gujarat's Amreli, Vadodara and Rajkot have sentenced seven rapists to...

Delhi HC mandates free medical treatment for rape, acid attack

In a landmark order, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed that victims of rape, acid attacks, sexual assaults,...

"Victim need not be party to proceedings in sexual offence cases"

The judgement was passed while considering a bail application of an accused in a rape case. While considering the...

Urgent need to change laws to curb crimes against women:...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 28 (ANI): Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh visited Andhra Pradesh recently...