POCSO Conviction Set Aside After Contradictions in Survivor's Statements and Possible Family Dispute Motive Found: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has set aside the conviction of the Appellant in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) after finding significant inconsistencies in the survivor’s statements and circumstances suggesting a possible family dispute behind the prosecution. The judgment was delivered by Justice A. Badharudeen on 14 August 2026. Allegations Against the Appellant The case originated from Crime No. 74/2020 registered at…
