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Can a court convict for grievous hurt when robbery charge is not fully proved?
Appa vs The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court altered the appellant's conviction from robbery with hurt under Section 394 IPC to grievous hurt under Section 325 IPC, and restricted his sentence to the period already undergone.
Can a POCSO conviction stand if victim's age is proved only by a Baptismal Certificate?
Pynchemalangaki Bareh vs State of Meghalaya
The Supreme Court modified the POCSO conviction to one under Section 376 IPC for rape, sentencing the accused to 10 years rigorous imprisonment, as the victim's minority was not proved through documents prescribed under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice Act.
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