State of Telangana vs 25-year-old private firm employee — POCSO case

Limbu Manger Raju Thapa vs State of Sikkim

The Sikkim High Court dismissed a criminal appeal filed by the appellant, who had been convicted for aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act. The court held that repeated touching of a minor's breasts during the same occurrence constitutes multiple acts of aggravated sexual assault.

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 Madhya Pradesh vs Pyare Miyan and Rabia Bi

A special POCSO court in Bhopal sentenced former newspaper owner Pyare Miyan to 10 life terms and a fine of 77.64 lakh rupees on 27 October 2026 for the sexual assault of five minors. Eight of his life sentences extend until natural death under POCSO provisions, with two additional terms under the SC/ST Act. Co-accused Rabia Bi was sentenced to two life terms by the court on 28 October 2026.