#school certificate

Gauhati High Court upholds conviction under POCSO Act, ruling that a school certificate holds primacy over medical evidence for age determination, as prescribed under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice Act. The decision reinforces the statutory hierarchy of evidence, impacting prosecutions involving minors where age is disputed.

Karnataka High Court upheld conviction under POCSO Act, ruling that a school certificate is valid proof of age, rendering consent irrelevant. The court also modified the life sentence to 10 years with ₹25,000 compensation, emphasizing strict liability for child sexual abuse offenses regardless of victim's apparent maturity.