Karnataka high court holds that “continuation of forced pregnancy in a 13-year-old rape survivor is against her bodily autonomy” — Court permits immediate medical termination and issues a wide-ranging SOP to protect minor victims of sexual offences
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Karnataka high court holds that “continuation of forced pregnancy in a 13-year-old rape survivor is against her bodily autonomy” — Court permits immediate medical termination and issues a wide-ranging SOP to protect minor victims of sexual offences

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered an extensive and protective ruling directing that the 13-year-old Petitioner be allowed immediate medical termination of pregnancy (MTP), relying on the unanimous opinion…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash POCSO Case Against Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Assistant Professor Accused of Inappropriately Touching Children During ‘Dark Room’ Game at Birthday Party — “One Credible Statement Is Enough to Face Trial”
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Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash POCSO Case Against Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Assistant Professor Accused of Inappropriately Touching Children During ‘Dark Room’ Game at Birthday Party — “One Credible Statement Is Enough to Face Trial”

Court’s Decision The Karnataka High Court, in its judgment dated 10 June 2025, rejected a petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of proceedings in Special C.C. No.880/2018 registered against…
June 16, 2025
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Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction for Aggravated Rape of 5-Year-Old Under POCSO Act — “Minor Discrepancies Are Expected From a 5-Year-Old and Do Not Affect the Core Allegation Where Testimony Is Corroborated by Medical and DNA Evidence”

Court’s Decision In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court, in CRL.A. 754/2024, upheld the conviction of the appellant for the offences of rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a…
June 10, 2025