High Court lets off man in Pocso case, says girl's age and consent not clear
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
The Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted a man sentenced to 20 years under the POCSO Act, citing lack of clarity on the girl's age and consent. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, highlighting inconsistencies in witness testimonies and questioning the girl's claimed age at the time of the alleged incidents.
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