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Delhi High Court acquitted the accused, ruling that the statutory presumption of guilt under Section 29 of the POCSO Act does not arise automatically. Material inconsistencies in the victim’s statements created reasonable doubt, mandating the benefit of doubt. The decision narrows the scope of the presumption, impacting future POCSO prosecutions.
Allahabad HC grants bail in a murder case where the single bullet injury on the deceased contradicted the recovered 12-bore pistol, reinforcing that bail cannot be denied solely on gravity if evidence is inconsistent. The ruling underscores that custodial interrogation is unnecessary when the charge sheet is already filed and no tampering risk exists.
Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that omission of an accused’s name in the FIR-despite the complainant’s knowledge of their identity-creates reasonable doubt, warranting acquittal even in SC/ST Act cases. The judgment reinforces that evidence consistency is critical for conviction, particularly where initial reports fail to attribute roles.