Acquittal Granted in Gang Rape Case Under POCSO Act, Benefit of Doubt Extended: Bombay High Court
a significant judgment dated 30 April 2026, the Bombay High Court decided criminal appeals filed by accused persons in a serious offence involving a minor girl. The case revolved around allegations under Sections 363, 366-A, 376(D), 337 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 9 and 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The appeals were filed by Samin Iliyas Ansari…