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Was evidence enough to convict under POCSO?
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Decided
- Sep 17, 2026
- Citation
- SLP(Crl.) Nos. 21271-72 of 2025
- Judges
- Prashant Kumar Mishra, N.V. Anjaria
AI breakdown
- The case involved serious charges under the POCSO Act after allegations surfaced against the defendant.
- The Supreme Court overturned the conviction due to lack of credible and consistent evidence.
- Key evidence, including medical reports, did not support the claims against the defendant.
Outcome
The appeals stand allowed.
Taken from the judgment's conclusion. Check the full text for the exact order.
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