Court Refuses To Stay Policeman's Conviction For Repeatedly Raping SC Woman: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Mohd. Azhar @ Antee (Azhar) was acquitted by the High Court of charges of rape and murder under Sections 302 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012. Key Points of the Case: Inconclusive Witness Testimony: The court found inconsistencies in the statements of the prosecution's witnesses, particularly regarding the recovery of evidence like a…