Limbu Manger Raju Thapa vs State of Sikkim

State of Karnataka vs Advocate

The Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against an advocate who had been accused of assaulting a woman and outraging her modesty. The court passed the order after the complainant informed the court that she wished to disown the complaint.

In re: Online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) regulation

In its 17 October 2026 judgment, the Supreme Court directed the Union Government to establish a national database for child sexual exploitation material and prohibited online platforms from monetizing or hosting such content through subscription services. While declaring internet access a fundamental right, the Court noted that the existing Sahyog Portal requires functional expansion to effectively detect and remove abuse material. As reported on 27 October 2026, the Court has granted the Union Government four weeks to present a comprehensive policy framework addressing CSAM and non-consensual intimate content.

State of Maharashtra vs. Anonymous — POCSO conviction and life sentence appeal

The Bombay High Court upheld the life sentence of a man convicted under the POCSO Act for repeatedly sexually assaulting and impregnating his 12-year-old daughter. The court dismissed the appeal on 20 July 2026, relying on DNA evidence to confirm paternity. This case is distinct from the 28 October 2026 Supreme Court ruling regarding Raju Shantaram Koli.