Ernakulam Central police have registered a case under the POCSO Act against a film director following a complaint from the 'viral Kumbh Mela girl'. She alleges the director misbehaved with her when she was a minor, exploiting her for acting opportunities.

The Delhi High Court rejected a bail plea from an accused under the POCSO Act, stating that the marriage was merely a 'ploy' despite the presentation of a 'nikahnama'.

India's Supreme Court expressed serious concern and slammed the 'insensitive' conduct of Haryana Police and a magistrate, citing alleged violations of procedures under the POCSO Act in a minor's rape case, following an earlier summons to the Gurugram police chief.

A 27-year-old man, husband of a local sarpanch, has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. The incident occurred on February 23 while the girl's daily wager parents were at work. The accused reportedly entered the house under the guise of counselling the minor, who had dropped out of college.

The Bombay High Court upheld a life sentence under the POCSO Act, stating it was 'far-fetched' that a daughter would falsely accuse her father of rape out of anger.

Eight Class X students at a Nashik government hostel are facing charges under the Pocso Act for allegedly sexually assaulting younger students for months. The abuse came to light when victims informed the hostel superintendent, who then contacted parents.

A couple operating a residential school in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, along with their principal, have been arrested under the Pocso Act following allegations of sexual assault by a 14-year-old Class 8 student.

A case has been registered against R. Sreelekha under the POCSO Act for allegedly revealing the identities of rape survivors, a violation of legal provisions.

A prominent religious figure, Swami Avimukteshwaranand, and an associate have been booked under the Pocso Act for allegedly sexually exploiting two minor boys at their Prayagraj camp.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has allowed a convict under the POCSO Act to be released on parole to meet his family, citing concerns that he "may turn into a hardened criminal" if denied.

A man was sentenced to 20 years in jail under the POCSO Act, a week after he had escaped and was subsequently recaptured.

The Johor Menteri Besar was inspired to redouble efforts against poverty after a surprise visit to Sultanah Aminah Hospital, where he encountered a wheelchair-bound woman requesting diapers.

The anticipatory bail application of Mallikarjun Mutya, head of Mahal Roja Mutt and an accused in a POCSO Act case, has been rejected by the court.

The Madras High Court acquitted a youth in a POCSO case, noting that young boys in consensual relationships often bear the brunt of the law, reigniting debate on the application of the POCSO Act.

India’s POCSO Act, meant to protect children from sexual abuse, is increasingly being misused by families to criminalise consensual relationships between adolescents, often triggered by objections to inter‑caste or inter‑religious partnerships. With rising cases, high acquittal rates, and concerns from courts and experts, the debate intensifies over whether the law needs calibrated reform, including a possible “Romeo and Juliet” close‑in‑age exemption.

A 'godman' in Karnataka, Mallikarjuna Muthya, has been booked under the Pocso Act after a video allegedly showing him with a minor went viral.

The police action came after Child Development Project Officer, Shahapur, lodged a complaint as per instructions issued by the District Child Welfare Committee, which conducted an enquiry with the girl and her parents as well

A minor has been booked under the Pocso Act in Uttarakhand after a 14-year-old girl, identified as his 'wife', gave birth. The incident raises concerns about child marriage and statutory rape.

Two madrasa teachers have been arrested after a video showing the assault of a 10-year-old child surfaced, leading to the invocation of the POCSO Act.

A court in Karnataka has denied anticipatory bail to a self-styled godman who was booked under the Pocso Act following a viral video.

The court also ordered a compensation of ₹1 lakh to the survivor

Petition filed by the accused seeking anticipatory bail before the District and Sessions Court in Yadgir will come up for hearing today

The Kerala High Court upheld a man's conviction under the POCSO Act, ruling that any manipulation of a child's body to cause penetration constitutes rape.

A seer in Yadgir has been booked under the Pocso Act for inappropriate behavior with a seven-year-old girl, following a controversial video.

A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.