Acquittal of Accused in Rape Case Under POCSO Act Amid Inconsistencies: Sikkim High Court
In a significant ruling on October 28, 2024, the High Court of Sikkim upheld the acquittal of Prem Bahadur Biswakarma, who faced serious charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The judgment highlighted crucial aspects of legal interpretation and the importance of reliable evidence in child sexual abuse cases. Case Background: The case stemmed from an incident reported in May 2018, when PW-1, an…
