Minor Girl's Claim of Being 18+ or Aadhaar Showing Her as Major Doesn't Aid Accused Booked Under POCSO Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently refused to grant bail to an accused facing serious charges under Section 363 and Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The accused, Rishi Kumar, had sought regular bail by claiming that the victim misrepresented her age and even carried an Aadhar card reflecting a date of birth suggesting…
