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Delhi High Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence for Rape of 13-Year-Old Under POCSO: “Minor Inconsistencies Cannot Overshadow Coherent Testimony When Forensic Evidence Corroborates Child Victim’s Account”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and sentence awarded to the appellant by the trial court for offences under Sections 342, 365, 506,…

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Rawlaw August 16, 2025

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Delhi High Court Denies Leave to Appeal Against Acquittal in POCSO Case: “Appellate Interference in Acquittals Must Be Limited to Substantial and Compelling Reasons”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed the State’s petition seeking leave to appeal under Section 378(3) CrPC against the acquittal of the accused under Section 10 read with Section…

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Rawlaw June 23, 2025

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