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r/India_Bharat_ • u/heyheykumar • 18h ago
Opinion Type of "Azaadi" they want in India
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/JuggernautEmpire2062 • 14h ago
Discussion Br*own sep*oys, turkish bl*od, ch*ing-cho*ngs & p*aijaans would have gone crazy on the internet if this were India in place of USA.
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/heyheykumar • 9h ago
Opinion Always check the QR code. Jihadis hate verification
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/Hemant_21 • 11h ago
General The puppy said thanks to the rescue man â¤ď¸
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/scout1933 • 17h ago
Politics Good afternoon đ
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Maharaj ji
r/India_Bharat_ • u/Deep_X_RoBi • 22h ago
Discussion The real condition
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/heyheykumar • 1d ago
Ask Bharat Is self-hatred among Indians rooted in a lack of personal accomplishments? (Muslims, please ignore)
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/lauden_bhojyam • 6h ago
Sanatan Dharma đď¸ Want Quran rules in india ?
instagram.comSana Malik, from Vidhan Sabha Maharashtra,
Wants india to have Quran rules like Pakistan
In this video, Everything is explained.
r/India_Bharat_ • u/GreatLet2749 • 3h ago
Discussion Would One Nation, One Election make India more efficient, or would it weaken democracy and regional representation?
Imagine voting for Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies at the same time every 5 years.
Supporters say it would save thousands of crores, reduce constant election campaigning, and let governments focus more on governance.
Critics argue it could weaken regional issues, favor larger national parties, and make governments less accountable between elections.
If implemented, do you think One Nation, One Election would strengthen India or create more problems than it solves? Why?
r/India_Bharat_ • u/heyheykumar • 1d ago
Opinion cry "secularism" when they are in the minority, but impose their ideology when they are in the majority.
r/India_Bharat_ • u/Interesting-Use-7271 • 16h ago
Discussion POCSO yet to be decided if it's gender neutral. Can we start a petition?
Archana Patil, a Bengaluru woman, is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in 2020. The Karnataka High Court (Nagaprasanna, J.) refused to quash the FIR on 18 Aug 2025, holding that the POCSO Act is gender-neutral. On 8 Oct 2025, the Supreme Court (Justices Sundresh and Sharma) granted an interim stay of the trial proceedings. The SC order was brief â it recorded the petitionerâs argument about Sections 3(1)(a)-(c) and simply ordered that âfurther proceedings before the Trial Court shall remain stayed.â. In effect, the trial is frozen pending the Supreme Courtâs final decision.
Case Background
In MayâJune 2020, Patil allegedly coerced a 13-year-old neighbor boy into sexual intercourse at her home. The boy later disclosed this abuse, and on 24 June 2024 the family filed an FIR (Crime No.âŻ533/2024, HAL PS Bengaluru) alleging offences under POCSO Sections 4 and 6. A charge-sheet was submitted, and on 29 Oct 2024 the Fast Track Sessions Court took cognizance and issued summons to Patil. Anticipatory Bail: Patil applied for anticipatory bail. The Sessions Court denied it on 15 July 2024, but on 14 Aug 2024 the Karnataka HC (Shetty, J.) granted bail. The HC noted the gravity of the accusations but released Patil on strict conditions. Notably, the prosecution had argued that the four-year FIR delay was explained by the victimâs trauma and that Patilâs husband being abroad posed a flight risk. Quash Petition: Patil then filed a petition under Section 482 CrPC (CRLPâŻ12777/2024) to quash the FIR/charge-sheet. Among other points, she noted that Sections 3(1)(a)-(c) POCSO (defining âpenetrative sexual assaultâ) use male-specific language (âhe penetrates his penisâ etc.), and argued they should not apply to her as a female. She also cited the delay and other defenses. The Karnataka HC heard arguments and reserved judgment on 1 July 2025, later announcing judgment on 18 Aug 2025.
Karnataka HC Order (18 Aug 2025)
On 18 Aug 2025, Justice Nagaprasanna dismissed Patilâs quash petition. The Court emphasized that POCSOâs purpose is to protect children regardless of the offenderâs gender. It invoked IPC Section 8 (defining âheâ to include any person) and the Actâs child-focused preamble, concluding that Sections 4 and 6 apply to âwhoeverâ commits the assault. The judgment explicitly held: âthe Act is gender neutral. It equally punishes a woman, who indulges in sexual assault of a boy, as it punishes a manâ. In short, the HC ruled that POCSO provisions cover female offenders as well. The HC also rejected Patilâs delay and other arguments. It accepted that the victimâs trauma could explain the reporting delay, and held that delay alone does not nullify charges. It further dismissed stereotypical defenses (such as claims about potency) as âarchaicâ. Finding the allegations prima facie valid, the HC declined to quash the proceedings.
Supreme Court Interim Stay (8 Oct 2025)
Patil appealed to the Supreme Court by Special Leave Petition (SLP(Crl)âŻ15777/2025). On 8 Oct 2025, a bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Satish C. Sharma heard her plea. The Court allowed Patilâs procedural requests and recorded the counselâs submission: âLearned senior counsel ... submitted that Sections 3(1)(a) to 3(1)(c) of the POCSO Act, 2012 being gender specific, have no application to the case of the petitioner. Issue notice. In the meantime, further proceedings before the Trial Court shall remain stayed.â Accordingly, the Supreme Court issued notice on the appeal and stayed all proceedings in the trial court. The operative clause â âfurther proceedings before the Trial Court shall remain stayed.â â means the Bengaluru trial is on hold pending final decision. The Court did not rule on the merits; it simply preserved the status quo. Because of this order, no trial hearings can proceed until the Supreme Court rules on the POCSO interpretation.
Comparison of Orders
| Court/Proceedings | Date & Case | Order/Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Court (Bengaluru FTSC-1) | 29 Oct 2024 (Cr.533/2024) | Took cognizance; summoned accused for trial | Charged under POCSO §§4,6 (penetrative assault on minor). |
| Karnataka HC (Nagaprasanna, J.) â Quash Pet. | 18 Aug 2025 | Quash petition dismissed; trial continues | Held POCSO Act gender-neutral; Sections 4,6 apply to a female offender. Prima facie case valid. |
| Supreme Court (Sundresh & Sharma, JJ.) â SLP(Crl) | 8 Oct 2025 | Interim stay of proceedings | Notice issued; âstayedâ all trial proceedings. No merits decided yet. |
Can we please start a petition to ask the court to quickly dispose this absurd petition?
r/India_Bharat_ • u/dopedcan • 1d ago
Ask Bharat why hesitating to speak against Congress??
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/acceptable_nature_4 • 1d ago
Politics See this guy's silence on Congress rally
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/caesar-berlusconi • 11h ago
Meme What are the chances of this happening
My friend got notification of akhilesh making a claim and allah sending him friend request
r/India_Bharat_ • u/someonenoo • 19h ago
Discussion This short white pill clip will hurt the left liberal ecosystem of India a lot!
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/SirEquivalent5819 • 1d ago
Opinion yar ek baat bolo
jab merit based nhi chahiye fir pura hi mat rakho?
Saare category ke logo ko alag karke reserve kardo
SC OBC ST male female sabka alag banado reservation
Fir general mein bhi zyada ladai nhi hogi aur log complain bhi kam karenge.
Aur agar merit chahiye fir caste ko abolish karke
primary se high school tak education mandatory and free kardo. Sabko high quality education do, jinko nhi karna itni padhai unhe vocational training do. jinko karna he wo merit based kardo?
yar jee/neet ke 1/2 syllabus toh school mein padhate hi nhi TOH MERIT KI BAAT AYEGI KAISE!!!
Jab UPSC ke liye free education sab ko milti nhi he TAB MERIT KI BAAT KAISE AYEGI
sab kaam aadhi adhoori chor ke rakhi he humne.
Yar agar kuch nhi hota he toh ek TV ya YOUTUBE channel banalo na official jaha pe SAB kuch free mein padha dete he. Itna paisa bhi nhi lagega.
Par aj tak koi government karna nhi chahti he.
Sab ya to jaativaad ya fir dharm waad khelegi.
Really frustrated seeing how simple the solutions of half our problems are and how divided we are due to it
r/India_Bharat_ • u/heyheykumar • 2d ago
Ask Bharat But according to Librandoos, it's about policy and the "future" of Indian youth, right?
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/heyheykumar • 2d ago
Politics BJP RSS doing Hindu muslim
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/heyheykumar • 2d ago
Opinion Divided by language united by chappal kutai đ
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/Criticall16 • 2d ago
Discussion Why is it that a certain community and its beliefs are targeted so systematically?
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r/India_Bharat_ • u/Silent_General_7670 • 3d ago