Sensational Verdict Delivered; POCSO Conviction Struck Down After Major Lapses Found in Evidence: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad has acquitted Shivaji S/o. Mahadu Gunjal in a serious case involving allegations under the Section 376(1) IPC and Section 4 POCSO Act, after finding major inconsistencies in the prosecution’s evidence and strong indications of tutoring of the child witness. Justice Neeraj P. Dhote pronounced the judgment on 2 December 2025, setting aside the conviction earlier imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Ahmednagar. Background Of…
