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Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction for Aggravated Rape of 5-Year-Old Under POCSO Act — “Minor Discrepancies Are Expected From a 5-Year-Old and Do Not Affect the Core Allegation Where Testimony Is Corroborated by Medical and DNA Evidence”

Court’s Decision In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court, in CRL.A. 754/2024, upheld the conviction of the appellant for the offences of rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a…
Allahabad High Court Holds Prior Court Permission to Travel Abroad Mandatory for Passport Issuance Under Section 6(2)(f) of Passport Act — “NOC for Re-Issuance Misconceived; Exemption Under 1993 Notification Requires Leave to Depart from India; Umapati Declared Per Incuriam”

Allahabad High Court Holds Prior Court Permission to Travel Abroad Mandatory for Passport Issuance Under Section 6(2)(f) of Passport Act — “NOC for Re-Issuance Misconceived; Exemption Under 1993 Notification Requires Leave to Depart from India; Umapati Declared Per Incuriam”

Court’s Decision The Allahabad High Court allowed the writ petition and held that in cases where criminal proceedings are pending, the issuance or renewal of passport under Section 6(2)(f) of…