Accused First, Justice Later? “Left Free To Live As Spouses”: Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction In Rare Article 142 Relief
She wanted the case to end after marriage and sought to set aside his conviction. Can extraordinary circumstances change the outcome of a POCSO conviction? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside a conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act by using its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the…