The POCSO Act is designed to protect children from sexual offences by prescribing stringent punishments aimed at curbing the menace, addressing such crimes effectively, and deterring similar criminal behaviour, Special Court Judge Ruby U Malvankar noted in the order passed on Tuesday
14 January,2026 01:35 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh, while in Mumbai, two men were arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, with a search on for the third accused
05 January,2026 08:43 PM IST | Kaushambi | mid-day online correspondent
His latest parole comes months after he was granted a similar parole in August last year. Singh will come out of prison for the 15th time since he was convicted in 2017
04 January,2026 02:29 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondent
Bhumi Pednekar shared a series of pictures from her New Year celebration, giving a glimpse into her festive mood. She was also seen following a popular manifestation ritual involving grapes
03 January,2026 02:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSADVERTISEMENT
