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Delhi Police is appealing to the High Court to cancel the bail granted to a teacher accused of concealing a three-year-old girl's alleged rape by a school staff member. The main accused, a caretaker, also had his bail challenged. The incident, involving serious POCSO charges, came to light after the victim's mother filed a complaint.

Jodhpur's High Court granted Asaram partial relief, acquitting him of gang rape and conspiracy charges. However, his life sentence for the rape of a minor stands. The court also upheld convictions for wrongful confinement and sexual harassment. Co-accused Shilpi and Sharat Chandra were acquitted. Asaram must now surrender.

Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered swift action on sexual crime cases following a horrific incident in Coimbatore. He directed police to expedite investigations, ensure severe punishment for culprits and implement precautionary measures. The directive comes amid rising criticism over the state's law and order situation, with opposition leaders highlighting recent murders and assaults.

In a troubling turn of events, Paris finds itself at the center of a child abuse controversy, with reports surpassing 100 allegations of mistreatment and sexual assault within schools. Fueled by the Gisèle Pelicot case, concerned parents are pushing for thorough investigations and accountability from authorities.

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has secured a mistrial for the third time in his #MeToo sexual assault case involving Jessica Mann. Jurors were deadlocked, with a significant number reportedly leaning towards acquittal. Weinstein's defense attorney expressed satisfaction with the outcome, vowing to continue the fight. This latest development follows a previous conviction that was overturned.

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French authorities are investigating over 100 allegations of mistreatment and abuse involving young children in Parisian schools and daycare centers, linked to school monitors. Investigations span numerous institutions, with complaints including physical violence and sexual assault. Systemic failures in recruitment and oversight are cited as contributing factors to the ongoing scandal.

Federal prosecutors in Chicago are investigating E. Jean Carroll for potential perjury during her lawsuits against Donald Trump. The probe centers on whether she falsely stated she received no outside financial support for her legal battles. This emerged after it was revealed a billionaire entrepreneur's nonprofit helped cover her expenses, sparking a dispute over disclosure.

A significant ruling from a Nuh court has resulted in a 20-year rigorous imprisonment for a man convicted of the 2023 rape of a minor. Allegations surfaced that he abducted the young girl at gunpoint, leading to his conviction under the IPC and POCSO Act.

The Calcutta High Court has set a controversial precedent by nullifying a professor's 20-year rape conviction, awarding him ₹10 lakh due to glaring deficiencies from the special prosecutor and the investigating officer. The judges emphasized that questionable practices and investigative shortcomings had marred the fairness of the trial process.

In a chilling case that has captured public attention, a Syrian asylum seeker named Mohammed Abdullah has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman near Bournemouth's popular seaside.

National archery coach Kuldeep Vedwan received a five-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and a Rs 15,000 fine for molesting a minor archer during a 2023 youth championship. The incident occurred in her hotel room at the SAI Sonipat centre. Vedwan allegedly attempted sexual assault, resisted by the athlete, and later pressured her to remain silent, promising career advancement.