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INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE SAFETY OF RELIGIOUS MINORITIES: THE CASE OF BANGLADESH

INTRODUCTIONReligious minorities around the world face social, economic, and cultural discrimination, and Bangladesh is no exception. Since 1971, the nation has experienced recurrent...
HomeDate Of Decision: 19.03.2026 vs The State Of Meghalaya Through The on...

Date Of Decision: 19.03.2026 vs The State Of Meghalaya Through The on 19 March, 2026

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1. Heard Ms. P. Riahtam, learned counsel for the petitioner, who has

submitted that the petitioner is presently in custody and lodged at the District

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Prisons and Correctional Home, Shillong in connection with Nongstoin P.S.

Case No. 59 (9) 2025 under Section 5(k)(l)/6 POCSO Act, wherein, he was

named as an accused, who has committed the offence of sexual assault on the

minor sister of the complainant therein.

2. In the FIR dated 03.09.2025, it has been alleged that the accused

person had sexually assaulted the minor sister of the complainant on

19.08.2025, the act was said to have been committed at the residence of the

survivor herself.

2026:MLHC:242



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