State Criticised for Mechanical Appeal in POCSO Case; Court Notes Counsel Didn’t Read Basic Provisions and Orders Departmental Enquiry: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a State appeal filed against the conviction of Shashikant Jogi, observing that the appeal was prepared in a mechanical manner without understanding the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The Court noted that the State failed to consider Section 42 POCSO Act, which clearly governs situations where offences overlap with the Indian Penal Code. Background of the Case…
