Unverified Expert Testimony Insufficient For Conviction If Key Witnesses Turn Hostile: Acquittal Upheld In POCSO Case: Rajasthan High Court

In a landmark ruling, the Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a POCSO case, emphasizing that scientific evidence like DNA reports, forensic evidence, and expert opinions can assist the court but cannot be solely relied upon for conviction, especially when key witnesses turn hostile. The case, which involved a minor boy and his parents, highlighted the importance of direct evidence and witness…