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Shocking! 15-Year-Old Girl Forced Into Prostitution By Aunt; Sexually Exploited By 17 Persons
The incident occurred in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru district. Eight of the accused have been arrested so far, and the police is tracking down the rest, officials said.
POCSO Act not intended to penalise adolescents or teenagers in romantic relationships: Madras High Court
There can be no second thought that the offences under the POCSO Act are serious, the Judge clarified. All the same, the Justice Venkatesh expressed that concern that the law is being misused by certain sections.
Supreme Court Issues Directions For Inter-State Virtual Recording Of Evidences Of Child Witnesses In Human Trafficking Cases
The Supreme Court has issued directions for virtual recording of testimonies of child victims/witnesses of human trafficking who are required to depose in courts which are far away from the place of their residence in a different State.
Delhi shocker: 13-year-old boy pushed into begging, sex trade by his ‘rapist’ after forced sex change surgery
A 13-year-old boy was allegedly forced to undergo a sex reassignment surgery and then gang-raped in Delhi. Police have arrested two persons in connection with the case.
Class 10 student drugged by sister, forced into prostitution: Police
In her statement registered with the police, the minor said she was raped for the first time two years ago when she was just 13 years old
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygård arrested after US sex trafficking charges
Designer facing class action lawsuit in US alleging the sexual assault of dozens of women
Activists, women’s groups oppose Maharashtra Shakti bill, ask CM Thackeray to not table it
The draft bill will be tabled in the state legislature during the upcoming two-day winter session in Mumbai on December 14-15.
Maharashtra to give rations, aid to Mumbai sex workers during pandemic
Each sex worker will receive Rs 5,000 per month along with three kg of wheat and two kg of rice.
During lockdown: As Mumbai records 4 complaints of child marriage, authorities prevent 3
The women and child development (WCD) department is now asking its social and anganwadi workers to be on high alert in slums and chawls to keep an eye on the tiny marriage halls.