POCSO Act Charges Against Medical Officer in 17-Year-Old Victim's Birth Case Upheld, No Relief for Doctor: Himachal Pradesh High Court
Dr. Pushpinder Banyal, a medical officer at CHC Thung, challenged the summoning order, charge sheet, and FIR filed against him in relation to a case involving a 17-year-old victim who gave birth at Mandav Hospital on May 6, 2024. The victim's pregnancy was reportedly recorded in her Jacha Bacha card, which indicated her minor status. The FIR included charges under Section 376 IPC (rape), Section 6 of the POCSO Act…
