DOCTRINE OF REVERSE BURDEN AND ITS IMPACT ON POCSO ACT, 2012

DOCTRINE OF REVERSE BURDEN AND ITS IMPACT ON POCSO ACT, 2012

This article is written by Shyambhavi Singh of 7th semester of University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University,  Chandigarh, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT This article revolves around  the concept of doctrine of Reverse burden of proof and its relation to Protection of Children from Sexual offences Act, 2012(hereinafter Read more…

SALIENT FEATURES OF PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL OFFENCES ACT, 2012

SALIENT FEATURES OF PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL OFFENCES ACT, 2012

This article is written by Shyambhavi Singh of 7th semester of University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University,  Chandigarh, an intern under Legal Vidhiya. ABSTRACT This article delves into the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (hereinafter referred to as POCSO Act) which was passed by the Government Read more…

Kerala High Court revoked the proceedings filed under POCSO Act after the marriage was solemnized between the victim and the petitioner

Kerala High Court revoked the proceedings filed under POCSO Act after the marriage was solemnized between the victim and the petitioner

Keywords: Kerala High Court, POCSO Act, Sexual Assault, Rape, Special Marriage. In its recent judgment the Kerala High Court has revoked its proceedings in Muneer A. Vs. State of Kerala and Anr., after the petitioner and the accused solemnized their marriage in June 2023. The petition is the accused who Read more…