POCSO Act, Secondary Evidence For Age Determination Of Victim Stands Legally Proven If Not Challenged By Defence During Trial: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has directed the Bihar Legal Services Authority to pay a compensation of Rs. 2 Lakhs to a child victim of sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Details of the Case: Crime: The appellant (name withheld to protect victim's identity) was found guilty of sexual assault under Section 4(1) of the POCSO Act and Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code.…
