Partial Acquittal in Rape Appeal Under IPC and POCSO Act, Minor’s Consent Held Legally Irrelevant: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 04 May 2026 delivered judgment in a criminal appeal filed under Section 374 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 read with Section 383 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 in the case of Suhail versus State. The appeal was filed against the judgment dated 11 November 2016 and sentence order dated 15 November 2016 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi. Trial Court Decision The trial court…