Supreme Court reviews rape conviction after POCSO case fails to prove victim's age
The case involves a criminal appeal by Pynchemalangaki Bareh against his conviction for sexual offences under the POCSO Act and IPC, challenging the High Court's decision to uphold the trial court's finding that the victim was a minor despite the appellant's argument that her age was not sufficiently proved.
Appellant: Pynchemalangaki Bareh; Respondent: State of Meghalaya; Bench: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra.
- Leave granted for the appeal.
- The Court is reviewing the conviction under Section 3(a) of the POCSO Act and Section 506 IPC.
- The Court is examining whether the victim's age (13 years) was sufficiently proved to sustain the POCSO conviction, specifically regarding the admissibility of the Baptismal Certificate and compliance with Section 94 of the JJ Act.
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| Official title | Even If S.376 IPC Charge Not Framed, Rape Conviction Possible When POCSO Case Fails For Not Proving Victim's Age : Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |