POCSO Rape Accused Shot Dead in Custody; Court Slams 'Encounter' Theory and Orders SIT Probe: Bombay High Court
A shocking incident involving the alleged custodial death of Akshay Shinde, a 22-year-old accused under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has led the Bombay High Court to order the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The Court expressed deep concern over the State CID’s failure to follow mandatory procedures under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and guidelines laid down in PUCL vs State…
