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
The victim’s wife had recently lodged a police complaint against the accused who was charged with allegedly molesting a neighbour, the police said, adding that he was out on bail when the incident took place
01 January,2026 08:57 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondent
The 22-year-old housewife recently approached the police in New Delhi, where a 'zero FIR' was registered. The case was then transferred to the Bhoiwada police station in the Bhiwandi area of Thane district, officials said
31 December,2025 07:06 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Actor Mario Rodriguez has filed a lawsuit alleging Tyler Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted sexual advances over several years, and is seeking 77 million USD in damages
27 December,2025 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
