#Sikkim High Court

Sikkim High Court rules that a minor victim’s testimony under Section 10 of the POCSO Act is adequate for conviction if deemed truthful, even without additional evidence. The judgment underscores the judiciary’s duty to evaluate such statements with caution while dismissing minor inconsistencies, reinforcing victim-centric justice in sexual assault cases.

Sikkim High Court rules that courts cannot grant interim compensation in writ petitions under Article 226 without a formal application and opportunity for adversarial hearing, reinforcing procedural safeguards in constitutional remedies. The decision underscores that even extraordinary writ jurisdiction does not bypass fundamental due process requirements.