Consent, Age Proof and Acquittal in Alleged Rape Case Under IPC and POCSO Act Explained: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, in the case of Shriram S/o Ukandrao Wasnik vs State of Maharashtra delivered a significant judgment on 26 March 2026 dealing with serious charges under Section 376(3) Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 6 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The Court examined crucial issues such as proof of age, consent of the victim, and reliability of prosecution evidence. Background and trial…
