Calcutta High Court upholds POCSO conviction, rules minors cannot give valid consent, rejects delay plea, and orders enhanced compensation for the victim.
Read Full ArticleSC acquits death row convict and another man in 2012 Lucknow rape-murder of 12-year-old girl, citing poor investigation and lack of evidence.
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