20-Year Sentence Under Section 4(2) of POCSO Act Cannot Be Imposed When Accused Was Charged Only Under Section 4: Gauhati High Court

In a significant ruling by the High Court of Assam, the appeal of a man named Kamil Saran has been heard after his conviction under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The case involves allegations of the accused sexually assaulting a minor, leading to his conviction by the trial court. The appellant has now appealed against the decision, raising issues regarding the legal…