POCSO, Prosecution Case Lacks Support from Medical and Forensic Evidence Court Upholds Acquittal of Accused in Minor's Rape Case: Patna High Court

In a significant judgment, the Patna High Court upheld the acquittal of Ramesh Kumar, who was accused of committing rape on a 14-year-old girl under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which was appealed by the victim's family, was dismissed by the High Court on September 3, 2024, due to insufficient evidence and contradictions in the prosecution's story. Incident Details According to the prosecution, the accused,…