"NON-BAILABLE WARRANT ISSUED AGAINST EX-KARNATAKA CM IN POCSO CASE”

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A non-bailable warrant was issued against former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in a Pocso case following a summons by the CID’s SIT, citing alleged sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl.

About the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in India:

Establishment: Formed in 1902 based on British police forces’ CID.
Function: Specialized wing of state police for crime investigation.
Structure: Headed by an officer of the rank of Director General or Additional Director General of Police.
Branches: Includes Crime Branch CID, Anti-Human Trafficking, Anti-Narcotics, etc.
Notable Cases: Investigates serious crimes like murder, rioting, and forgery.

source:elite

About The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012:

Enactment Date: Implemented on November 14, 2012.
Objective: To protect minors from sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and pornography.
Applicability: Covers all individuals under the age of 18.
Special Courts: Establishes Special Courts for fast-tracking cases.
Mandatory Reporting: Requires compulsory reporting of sexual offenses against children.
Investigation Period: Stipulates that investigations must be completed within two months.
Trial Duration: Trials are to be concluded within six months.
Penalties: Includes severe punishments, extending up to life imprisonment for grave offenses.
Amendments: Updated in 2019 to increase the severity of punishments for certain offenses.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/10-years-of-pocso-act/

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