Man Acquitted In Rape Case After 7 Years, Trial Court Ignored Forged Birth Certificate Used To Prove Minor Victim's Age: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has overturned a trial court’s conviction of a man accused of raping a minor. The conviction was primarily based on a birth certificate submitted by the victim’s mother claiming the victim was a minor. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri observed that the trial court “manifestly erred in convicting the appellant” despite noting that the birth certificate was found to be forged. Details on the Forged Birth Certificate…