Court Emphasizes Critical Role of Age Determination in POCSO Cases to Ensure Justice for Minor Victims: High Court of Sikkim

In a significant ruling by the Special Court, the complexities surrounding the determination of a minor's age in sexual assault cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have been brought to light. This judgment emphasizes the judicial responsibility to ascertain a victim's age accurately, as it plays a critical role in the prosecution of such cases. Case Background The case involved a convict, Rahul Sharma, accused…