The Bench, while upholding the life sentence awarded to the convict, observed that rape is abhorrent not only against the victim, but also for the society at large.
‘Aghast’ at handling of POCSO case, HC seeks all judgments of trial court judge
The order was passed Monday in a leave petition filed by Delhi Police in February against the trial court’s December 2019 judgment in a case pertaining to the rape of a minor. December 23, 2020 4:29:21 am
Taking strong note of a judgment passed by an Additional Sessions Judge in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the Delhi High Court has called for all judgments rendered by her while handling her assignments as a POCSO court, and said the verdict does not exhibit due application of mind.