Rape Conviction Overturned as Court Notes 8-Month Delay and Lack of Evidence of Forcible Detention: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment pronounced on 8th November 2024, the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad set aside the conviction of Amgothu Vinod in a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant was convicted by the trial court for kidnapping, sexual assault, and illegal confinement of a minor. The judgment of the Sessions Court…
