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Everything we've published on Sexual Offence — 2 news reports, from 11 September 2026 to 13 September 2026.

13 September 2026·2 min read

Delhi High Court Reduces Sentence in 2009 Rape Case, Takes Note of Tattoo and Relationship Circumstances

Delhi High Court reduces a convicted man’s sentence to the period already served, taking note of the circumstances of his relationship with the complainant, including a tattoo bearing his name and their past travel together.

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Supreme Court: Inappropriate Corporal Punishment by Teacher Is Not a POCSO Offence

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11 September 2026·2 min read

Supreme Court: Inappropriate Corporal Punishment by Teacher Is Not a POCSO Offence

The Supreme Court has ruled that inappropriate corporal punishment by a teacher is not a POCSO offence unless sexual intent is established, while reaffirming that corporal punishment remains unlawful.

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