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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
3 acquitted in Pocso identity disclosure case
Thane: A special court in Thane acquitted three persons accused of disclosing the identity of a minor sexual assault survivor, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish charges due to insufficient evidence and procedural lapses. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per the case, between Jan 25 and 31 in 2021, the accused published screenshots from a video in two weekly newspapers and a YouTube channel, showing the minor victim, her mother, and their residential locality. This purportedly violated Section 228-A of the IPC, which prohibits revealing the identities of sexual offence victims, and Section 23 of the Pocso Act, 2012. One accused also faced criminal intimidation charges. —Nishikant Karlikar
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
65L for man's death in crash
Thane: Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded a compensation of Rs 64.8 lakh to the widow and children of a sanitation worker who died in a road accident in 2021, leaving the family without financial support. The final award includes components for loss of future income, future prospects, loss of consortium, love and affection, funeral expenses, and estate loss. The claimants will also receive 9% annual interest on the awarded amount from the date of petition until full payment is made. — Nishikant Karlikar
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
44L payout for '19 ST bus crash
Thane: The Thane motor accident claims tribunal told MSRTC to pay Rs 44.2 lakh to the family of a 54-year-old who died after being hit by a bus in 2019. The victim was on his scooter when the bus driver ran him over. He died 41 days later. MSRTC said the deceased had been rash while riding and pointed to a 74-day delay in filing an FIR. The tribunal found both parties partially negligent. —Nishikant Karlikar
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
Cops hunt man who molested five schoolgirls
Thane: Police launched a manhunt for an unidentified man who allegedly molested five schoolgirls in the Vartak Nagar locality on Monday. A Vartak Nagar police officer said based on a complaint filed by a girl, police registered an FIR under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with assault or criminal force against a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty, as well as relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The official said the unidentified accused molested at least five schoolgirls in the age group of 15-16 years on Monday around 7am. "Based on the complaint filed by a 15-year-old girl, we registered a case and are actively investigating it," said the police officer. — Nishikant Karlikar
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Man convicted for sex assault on 7-yr-old girl
Thane: A 13-year-old girl's testimony proved crucial in securing a conviction for a 50-year-old who sexually assaulted and harassed her, reports Nishikant Karlikar. Special judge D S Deshmukh of Thane special court convicted and sentenced the accused to the time already served in jail since his 2019 arrest. The accused, a neighbour, allegedly lured the girl into his home while her mother was at work. Special public prosecutor Rekha Hiwrale said the girl, then seven years old, told her mother upon her return that the accused dragged her into his house, promising her a "big chocolate". The child alleged he removed their clothes, touched and kissed her, and attempted more serious sexual acts. During the trial, the prosecution presented four witnesses, including the victim and her mother. The court found sufficient evidence for sexual assault and harassment, and convicted the accused under the Pocso Act. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
