POCSO Act — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Independent Thought v. Union of India

2017

The Supreme Court held that sexual intercourse with a wife below 18 years constitutes rape under POCSO Act, regardless of marital status. This landmark judgment eliminated the…

Nipun Saxena v. Union of India

2019

The Supreme Court mandated implementation of victim compensation schemes under POCSO across all states and Union Territories. The judgment emphasized that compensation is a right,…

Satish Ragde v. State of Maharashtra

2020

The Bombay High Court clarified that skin-to-skin contact is not essential for establishing sexual assault under POCSO Act. The judgment expanded the interpretation of 'physical…