Absence of Medical Officer’s Opinion on Sexual Assault Not Fatal to Prosecution Under POCSO Act: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court recently examined the conviction of Pradeep Prakash Baiker under Section 376(2)(i) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 6 and 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The accused challenged his conviction on the ground that the medical officer did not provide any opinion regarding sexual assault, claiming this omission should lead to acquittal. The case involved…
