School Register Indicating Birth Date Of Minor Rape Victim Can't Be Disbelieved If School Headmaster Is Examined To Prove It: Karnataka High Court

In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court addressed the intricacies of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and related provisions under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court's decision highlighted significant aspects of criminal procedure and sentencing, specifically under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 376(2)(i) and (n), and 506 of the IPC. Case Details and Background The case involved the appellant, XYZ, who…