State vs 6 accused — Powai gang-rape case

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.

State vs Stepmother and others — Kovalam spa minor girl sexual abuse case

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly trafficked from Andhra Pradesh and sexually abused at spas in Kovalam, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The Kerala High Court permitted the medical termination of her pregnancy on 23 October 2026, and police have arrested six individuals in connection with the case. As of 31 October 2026, the Special Investigation Team is conducting widespread raids in Kovalam and nearby areas to identify further suspects while continuing to seek custody of the victim's aunt for interrogation.

State vs. Three accused — Balod minor gangrape case

A 13-year-old student was allegedly gang-raped by three individuals, including a minor, on 14 October 2026 in a village under the Ranchirai police station in Balod, Chhattisgarh. A case has been registered under the BNS and POCSO Act. As reported on 30 October 2026, the three accused were apprehended in Telangana and have been remanded to judicial custody.