Presumption of Guilt Under Section 29 of POCSO Act Not Valid Without Evidence,Court Overturns Rape Conviction: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted two men in a sexual assault case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court's ruling highlighted serious lapses in the prosecution's evidence and investigation, ultimately leading to the overturning of the trial court's conviction. Key Points of the Judgment The case, titled Virender v. State of Haryana, revolved around allegations made by a 13-year-old…
