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Unshaken Testimony in POCSO Cases: SC Ruling on Medical Evidence Limits
The Supreme Court affirmed a POCSO conviction based on the victim's "unshaken" testimony, ruling it can outweigh negative medical reports. The Court reinforced the primacy of credible ocular evidence over the absence of physical proof.
Chintan Shah
Nov 183 min read
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Uttarakhand HC Orders Retrial for Visually Impaired Man Convicted of Rape Due to Non-Availability of Braille Documents
Uttarakhand HC orders retrial for blind rape convict as trial documents weren’t provided in Braille, denying fair trial rights.
Chintan Shah
Jul 43 min read
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Punjab & Haryana High Court: POCSO FIR Cannot Be Quashed Merely on Subsequent Compromise
POCSO FIRs can't be quashed just because the victim, now an adult, settles with the accused, rules Punjab & Haryana High Court.
Chintan Shah
May 192 min read
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Haryana Govt to Establish Fast Track POCSO Courts Within Two Months
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana Govt to fast-track the setup of POCSO courts within 2 months for quicker justice to children.
Chintan Shah
Apr 292 min read
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It Would Be a Travesty of Justice: Supreme Court on Limits of Suspending Sentence in POCSO Convictions
SC sets aside suspension of sentence in POCSO case, stressing justice for minor victims and limits of appellate discretion.
Chintan Shah
Apr 235 min read
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