Section. 53A CrPC, Failure To Medically Examine Rape Accused Immediately After Arrest Raises Doubts On Manner Of Investigation: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently acquitted a man accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The court found major loopholes in the prosecution's case, leading them to give the benefit of doubt to the accused, Rajeev Kumar (name changed). Here's a breakdown of the case: Missing Medical Examination: Section 53-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) mandates a medical examination of the accused in…
