Raja Halder vs State Nct Of Delhi
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Case Significance
Raja Halder vs State Nct Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 23, 2024 (citation: ik-45826489). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 376AB IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act for rape of a child under 12 years, sentenced to 20 years RI and Rs 10,000 fine. The Court upheld the conviction based on the victim's testimony and corroborating evidence. Notably, the Court directed the Commissioner of Police and Medical Superintendent of AIIMS to issue guidelines for protecting victim identity in POCSO cases, as the Investigating Officer had failed to mask the victim's identity during m The case was heard by Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma. Counsel appearing: Anwesh Madhukar (counsel for appellant), Prachi Nirwan (counsel for appellant), Priyanka Dalal (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 376AB IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act for rape of a child under 12 years, sentenced to 20 years RI and Rs 10,000 fine. The Court upheld the conviction based on the victim's testimony and corroborating evidence. Notably, the Court directed the Commissioner of Police and Medical Superintendent of AIIMS to issue guidelines for protecting victim identity in POCSO cases, as the Investigating Officer had failed to mask the victim's identity during medical examination.
What was the outcome of Raja Halder vs State Nct Of Delhi?
The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 376AB IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act for rape of a child under 12 years, sentenced to 20 years RI and Rs 10,000 fine. The Court upheld the conviction...
Judgment
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