Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that DNA evidence and medical reports prevail over hostile witnesses in POCSO cases, refusing bail to convict despite retracted testimonies.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that recalling prosecutrix under Section 348 BNSS is permissible when defence evidence needs confrontation, even post-cross-examination.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends sentence in POCSO case, holding that age determination without proven source in scholar register cannot sustain conviction.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects condonation of 73-day delay in appealing acquittal, holding bureaucratic delays insufficient under Limitation Act. Key precedent on state accountability.
Kerala High Court grants pre-arrest bail in POCSO case, holding that delay and family disputes may weaken prosecution's case despite gravity of offence.
Bombay High Court upholds conviction under POCSO Act, affirming that minor inconsistencies in child witness testimony do not invalidate prosecution case if core evidence is consistent and credible.
Kerala High Court holds that settlement between parties cannot quash PoCSO proceedings against a teacher accused of sexual abuse of minor students, emphasizing public interest and institutional trust.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence under POCSO Act for appellant with 6.5 years served, emphasizing proportionality and age at time of offense.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that repeated adjournments to delay cross-examination of a child victim violate POCSO Act's time-bound trial mandate and duty to protect child dignity.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that school admission records are conclusive for age determination under POCSO Act; ossification test not mandatory if documentary evidence exists.
Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds a rape survivor's right to continue pregnancy beyond 24 weeks, affirming bodily autonomy under Article 21 and invalidating state-imposed termination.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail in POCSO case, holding that genuine consent and delayed FIR may negate presumption of non-consent under Section 63 POCSO Act.
Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds death penalty for brutal sexual assault and murder of a 5-year-old girl, affirming the 'rarest of rare' doctrine under Article 21.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds conviction under POCSO Act based on mother's testimony and medical evidence, affirming that corroboration is not mandatory when the victim is a minor below 12 years.
Bombay High Court acquits accused in POCSO case where child victim was not examined and medical evidence contradicted prosecution's version. Key precedent on evidentiary standards.