Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash POCSO Case Against Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Assistant Professor Accused of Inappropriately Touching Children During ‘Dark Room’ Game at Birthday Party — “One Credible Statement Is Enough to Face Trial”

Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash POCSO Case Against Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Assistant Professor Accused of Inappropriately Touching Children During ‘Dark Room’ Game at Birthday Party — “One Credible Statement Is Enough to Face Trial”

Court’s Decision The Karnataka High Court, in its judgment dated 10 June 2025, rejected a petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of proceedings in Special C.C. No.880/2018 registered against…
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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…