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Crime
Meghalaya HC Dismisses Six POCSO Cases Involving Couples, Grants Welfare Support
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 05:37 AM
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The Meghalaya High Court has dismissed six POCSO cases involving couples with children, and has ordered welfare support for the affected families.
The Meghalaya High Court has quashed six cases filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act that involved couples with children. The court found the proceedings lacking in sufficient evidence and procedural correctness, leading to the dismissal of all six cases.
In addition to dismissing the cases, the court ordered that welfare support be provided to the families affected by the litigation. The support will be administered through the state’s social welfare departments to ensure that the families receive necessary assistance.
The decision underscores the court’s careful scrutiny of POCSO cases, especially those involving family members, and highlights the importance of balancing legal scrutiny with the well-being of children and their families.
In addition to dismissing the cases, the court ordered that welfare support be provided to the families affected by the litigation. The support will be administered through the state’s social welfare departments to ensure that the families receive necessary assistance.
The decision underscores the court’s careful scrutiny of POCSO cases, especially those involving family members, and highlights the importance of balancing legal scrutiny with the well-being of children and their families.