Conviction Upheld for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault on Minor Cousin Under Section 6 of POCSO Act: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered an important judgment on 12 March 2026 in a criminal appeal related to sexual assault on a minor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case involved P.Prakash, who challenged his conviction passed by the Fast Track Mahila Court, Dharmapuri. The trial court had earlier convicted him under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and sentenced him to 10…
