Supreme Court upholds conviction, confirms minor's age via Baptismal Certificate
The case involves an appeal challenging a conviction under the POCSO Act and IPC for sexual assault on a minor, with the core issue being whether the victim's age was properly established to sustain the conviction.
Appellant: Pynchemalangaki Bareh; Respondent: State of Meghalaya; Bench: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
- The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal
- The High Court's judgment upholding the conviction was affirmed
- The victim's age was established through Baptismal Certificate and medical evidence
- The Court found no material contradictions in the victim's testimony
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| Official title | Know The Law | When Can Court Convict A Person For A Charge Not Framed? Supreme Court Explains |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |