POCSO Act, No Presumption Of Guilt Against Accused If Prosecution Fails To Prove 'Foundation Facts' Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court delivered a detailed judgment concerning the protection of children from sexual offences, emphasizing the criticality of strict legal measures under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Case Background: The case involved the accused, Ravi Kumar, who was charged under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The incident…
