Landmark Supreme Court of India rulings, explained in clear, plain language.
Filter by Act / Section
Showing 2 of 2 judgments
Can POCSO's presumption of guilt stand without corroborative medical evidence?
DEEPAK IN JC VERSUS STATE GOVT. OF NCT DELHI
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a POCSO case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt due to contradictory evidence and non-corroborative medical reports.
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.
You have reached the end — all 2 judgments loaded.
