POCSO Act: Rape Conviction Upheld but Life Imprisonment Reduced to 12 Years as Prosecution Failed to Prove Repeated Assault and Victim Was Below 12: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment by the Bombay High Court, the case of Vijay Ramesh Dantani, who was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), has been thoroughly examined. The court upheld his conviction for sexual assault but reduced his sentence from life imprisonment to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment. This case highlights the legal process involving child sexual assault cases and the importance of credible…
