Accused Acquitted Under POCSO and IPC Due to Victim's Age and Credibility Concerns: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has acquitted a man accused of sexual offenses under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court determined that the victim was above 18 years of age at the time of the alleged incident, rendering the provisions of the POCSO Act inapplicable. Case Overview The case involved allegations made by a young woman against the accused.…
