#child sexual assault

Gauhati High Court rules that a child victim's testimony under Section 4 of the POCSO Act requires no corroboration if it is cogent, even when the accused claims intoxication or minor inconsistencies exist. The judgment reinforces the primacy of victim testimony in penetrative sexual assault cases, impacting criminal appeals under the POCSO framework.

Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that under Section 29 of the POCSO Act, a child victim's testimony does not require corroboration to uphold conviction, reinforcing the statute's protective mandate. The ruling underscores that skepticism toward child survivors is legally unwarranted, setting a precedent for similar cases.

Bombay High Court rules that a child sexual assault victim's testimony alone can secure conviction under the POCSO Act, even if reporting is delayed. The judgment clarifies that medical evidence or corroboration is not mandatory, reinforcing the legal standard for child protection cases.