Victim's Age Archives

‘Male member made scapegoat for mistake of both’; Meghalaya HC upholds conviction under POCSO, mitigates life sentence to 10 yrs imprisonment

“A case involving love affair and unfortunately, the male member was made as a scapegoat to undergo imprisonment for the mistakes committed by the two. It is no doubt true that the offence under POCSO Act, 2012 has been made out to impose punishment on the accused, while the so-called victim girl is leading a happy life.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court acquits man in 23 years old rape case for lack of conclusive evidence on victim’s age below 16 years

Both the victim and accused have a right to fair trial, and therefore when the victim’s statement does not inspire confidence and creates doubt, the Court must look for corroborative evidence.

Op Eds OP. ED.

The Determination of the Victim’s Age in Rape Cases through the Bone Ossification Test: Legal Analysis

by Gaurav Puri†