#school records evidence

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that unverified school records and medical age estimates with inherent margins cannot establish a victim's minority beyond reasonable doubt in sexual offence cases. This sets a critical precedent for prosecutors: only reliable, corroborated documentation can satisfy the burden of proof under Section 376 IPC, protecting accused persons from conviction on speculative age claims.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has affirmed that consent from a minor is legally meaningless under the POCSO Act, and school admission records constitute conclusive evidence of age in sexual offense cases. This ruling strengthens prosecutorial certainty in child sexual abuse trials, eliminating defense strategies based on disputed age or claimed consent, and reinforces the Act’s protective intent.

Bombay High Court rules that school certificates prevail over subsequent claims in date of birth disputes, setting a precedent for service law cases. The judgment reinforces the evidentiary weight of educational records in employment-related identity verification, impacting government and private sector employees alike.