Presumption of Guilt Under the POCSO Act Is Not Automatic; Prosecution Must Prove the Offence Through Reliable Evidence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued an important clarification regarding the presumption of guilt under Section 29 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The Court stated that this presumption does not arise automatically just because an accused is facing trial under this Act. The Court emphasized that the prosecution must prove the offence through reliable and cogent evidence before the presumption shifts to the accused.…
