Rape Conviction Quashed as Minor Girl's Testimony Found Tutored: Telangana High Court
A recent judgment in the case of Criminal Appeal No. 88 of 2024 has overturned the conviction of the appellant, who was originally found guilty of rape under Section 376 AB of Indian Penal Code and Section 5(i)(j)(m) r/w Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The I Additional Sessions Judge had sentenced the appellant to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape conviction and an additional 5 years for…