Implementation of the POCSO Act is riddled with shortcomings at the prosecution and trial stages, a report found. Acquittals are higher than convictions and evidence gathering is time-consuming.
A single-judge bench of Allahabad HIgh Court while dismissing an Application said that touching the private part of a child with a sexual intent fall under ‘sexual assault’ under Section 7 of POCSO Act.
A single-judge bench of Allahabad High Court while hearing a Criminal Revision filed by Minor dismissed the petition saying that, where a reliable school certificate is available, there is no need to call for a medical examination of the student.
Karnataka High Court division bench while observing that even if the consent is said to be there, since the victim is a minor (aged 16 years) her consent become irrelevant , rejected the bail petition of the rape accused.
Allahabad High Court while hearing a Criminal Misc Bail Application filed by Monu granted him bail in the rape and POCSO Act case on the condition of soon after the accused comes out of jail on bail, he will perform the marriage within 15 days from the date of release with the prosecutrix.
A single-judge bench of Allahabad High Court while hearing a Criminal Appeal filed by Krishnakant acquitted the accused who was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment and fine under the misdemeanor POCSO Act and SC/ST Act in Kamasin police station area of Banda district.