Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court
POCSO Act & IPC 376 | Medical Evidence Mandatory for Conviction: Karnataka HC Acquits Accused Despite Victim Testimony
Karnataka High Court ruled that conviction under POCSO Act Sections 4/6 and IPC 376 requires corroborative medical evidence, even if victim testimony is credible. The court acquitted the accused of sexual assault charges but upheld kidnapping conviction under IPC 363, modifying the sentence to Rs. 3,00,000 compensation. This sets a precedent for strict evidentiary standards in sexual offence cases.