Bail Granted in POCSO Gangrape Case After 4-Year Delay Without Trial, Court Criticizes Inaction: Calcutta High Court
On 10th April 2025, the Calcutta High Court granted bail to Sudipto Halder @ Babu @ Sudipta, who was in custody for nearly 4 years, 9 months, and 29 days, in connection with a case under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and Sections 376D/34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court, presided over by Justice Bivas Pattanayak, held that continued…
