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  Union Minister Bandi Sanjay's son sent to 14-day judicial custody in POCSO case

  May 17, 2026 7:19 IST

  The development came a day after the Telangana High Court refused to grant interim protection from arrest to Union Minister Bandi Sanjay's son, Bageerath.

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  'Swamiji needs to be fixed': UP man claims pressure to file complaint against Avimukteshwaranand

  Uttar Pradesh | February 24, 2026 9:04 IST

  A court in Prayagraj has directed the police to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Giri. The order follows allegations of sexual exploitation of minors at an ashram in Varanasi.

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  Kerala: Rahul Mamkootathil, expelled Congress MLA, denied bail in sexual assault case

  India | January 17, 2026 14:28 IST

  A Kerala court denied bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a third sexual assault case, days after he was arrested under rape and criminal intimidation charges.

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  Rahul Mamkootathil, expelled Congress MLA, sent to three-day police custody in sexual assault case

  India | January 13, 2026 14:45 IST

  Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, expelled from the Congress party amid mounting allegations, was arrested late Saturday night by Kerala Police in connection with a fresh sexual assault complaint.

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  Kerala: Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil sent to 14-day judicial custody; BJP, DYFI launch protest

  India | January 11, 2026 18:41 IST

  Police have registered the case based on a complaint by a woman who alleged sexual assault, rape on the promise of marriage and forced abortion.

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  Delhi's South Asian University student alleges sexual assault; FIR registered, probe underway

  Crime | October 14, 2025 9:25 IST

  A female student at South Asian University in Delhi has allegedly been sexually assaulted. Police have registered an FIR, while the victim has not yet given a formal statement.

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  Caught on cam: Real estate agent arrested for attempting 'sexual assault' on two minors in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | October 05, 2025 11:04 IST

  Mumbai horror: After being apprehended, Jadhav was turned over to the MIDC Police Station. Acting on the parents’ complaint and supported by CCTV footage, authorities filed charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

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  Chaitanyananda Saraswati accused of running 'torture chamber' inside institute in Delhi

  Delhi | September 25, 2025 9:19 IST

  Investigators have uncovered disturbing new details in the case. Police allege that Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati converted his ground-floor office into a 'torture chamber,' where several students were subjected to sexual exploitation.

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  Mumbai: Four-year-old girl sexually assaulted in school, probe underway

  Maharashtra | September 18, 2025 6:59 IST

  Mumbai Police have booked the incident under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and taken a female staff member into custody. Officials are currently examining the school’s CCTV footage to ascertain her involvement, while three other female support staff have been summoned.

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  Mathura: MP youth alleges sexual assault by Vrindavan ashram priest; probe launched

  Uttar Pradesh | August 31, 2025 6:37 IST

  The youth further alleged that the priest recorded the act and later used the video to threaten and blackmail him. When he resisted, he was reportedly beaten. He said he eventually managed to flee the ashram and return to his home.

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  SC shows leniency in POCSO conviction, refrains from sentencing convict married to victim | Details

  India | May 23, 2025 14:25 IST

  At the time of the offence, the man was 24 years old and was convicted for having a sexual relationship with a minor. However, after the girl attained adulthood, the two got married. The couple is now living together and raising their child.

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  Anna University sexual assault case: Governor reviews security, NCW forms probe committee

  December 29, 2024 18:12 IST

  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi visited Anna University to review security following a student’s alleged sexual assault, prompting investigations and safety reforms.

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  Anna University sexual assault case: BJP’s Annamalai whips himself outside residence in protest

  December 27, 2024 12:54 IST

  K Annamalai in protest against the sexual harassment case in Anna University criticised the DMK government and said that he will not be wearing slippers until justice is served.

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  Karnataka HC rejects bail plea of Prajwal Revanna in sexual assault and rape case

  Karnataka | October 21, 2024 16:02 IST

  Ahead of the second phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 26, a huge cache of explicit videos emerged on social media showing many women being sexually assaulted, allegedly by Prajwal.

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  Maharashtra forms judicial commission to investigate Akshay Shinde's encounter

  Maharashtra | October 02, 2024 13:10 IST

  The Maharashtra government has set up a judicial commission led by Justice Dilip Bhosale to investigate the encounter of Akshay Shinde, accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case. This move follows public scrutiny and protests over police practices, weeks before the state elections.

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  Malayalam actor Mukesh, arrested in sexual assault case, released on anticipatory bail

  Regional Cinema | September 24, 2024 15:26 IST

  Mukesh's arrest was recorded after the SIT, who is investigating the case registered against the actor, called him for questioning. The actor-politician appeared before the SIT at the Coastal Police Headquarters in Kochi in morning and was grilled for over three hours.

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  Kerala High Court dismisses actor Siddique's anticipatory bail in sexual assault case

  Regional Cinema | September 24, 2024 14:12 IST

  After a 'MeToo' movement surfaced recently, Malayalam actor Siddique resigned from his position as general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), along with the entire 17-member executive committee.

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  Badlapur school sexual assault case: Accused Akshay Shinde dead in police retaliatory firing

  Maharashtra | September 23, 2024 21:34 IST

  Badlapur school sexual assault case, in which two kindergarten girls were allegedly sexually assaulted, triggered a massive protest in the town, with thousands of people blocking trains at Badlapur station on August 20.

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  Badlapur minors' alleged sexual assault case: FIR registered against school authorities

  Maharashtra | August 23, 2024 13:58 IST

  An FIR has been filed against school authorities in Badlapur for failing to report a sexual assault case involving minors, violating Section 19 of the POCSO Act. The SIT has interviewed the victims and their families. The accused has confessed and has a history of two failed marriages.

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  Tamil Nadu: PhD scholar sentenced five life imprisonment for sexually assaulting eight minors

  July 09, 2024 22:31 IST

  The Thanjavur special court also imposed a fine of Rs 6,54,000 on him. Additionally, the court ordered him to pay Rs 4 lakh to each minor victims. He used to trap children below the age of 12 years.