Minor Survivor’s Testimony Seals 3-Year Sentence Under POCSO Act for Sexual Assault During Night Stay: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court on 2nd May 2025 upheld the conviction of Shri Tarsis Wanniang, a resident of Seinduli village, West Khasi Hills, for committing sexual assault on a 15-year-old minor girl, under Section 7/8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case was heard by Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee in Criminal Appeal No. 41 of 2024. Details of the Incident The incident…
