#Section 366 IPC

The Allahabad High Court upheld a conviction for kidnapping and rape, ruling that a minor's consent is legally irrelevant under Sections 366 and 376 IPC, that the prosecutrix's uncorroborated testimony suffices for conviction, and that an appellate court cannot remedy the trial court's omission to impose a mandatory fine.

Allahabad HC acquits appellants in kidnapping and rape case, citing contradictions, lack of evidence, and consensual relationship. Key takeaways on investigation standards.

Madhya Pradesh High Court sets aside conviction under IPC Section 366 and POCSO Act after trial court failed to question the accused on DNA evidence under Section 313 CrPC, remanding the case for fresh trial. The ruling underscores the mandatory nature of Section 313 examination to ensure fair trial rights.

Allahabad High Court sets aside conviction under Section 366 IPC, emphasizing that omission of the accused’s name in the FIR and uncorroborated victim testimony warrant acquittal. The ruling reinforces the principle that benefit of doubt must prevail in cases lacking credible evidence, impacting criminal trials involving sexual offences.

Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends sentence in POCSO case, holding that age determination without proven source in scholar register cannot sustain conviction.

Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends sentence in POCSO case where prosecution failed to prove victim's age beyond reasonable doubt, citing Tijubai precedent.