Judge Considers Bail for Accused in High-Profile Rape Case Under POCSO, Decision Pending
New Delhi, India — A court in the Indian capital is currently reviewing a bail application from Sushil, a man accused of sexual assault, including charges under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The hearing, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Rajesh Kumar, follows an FIR lodged against the suspect on July 30, 2024. The allegations against Sushil have triggered concerns about the safety and protection of minors in the region. Under the POCSO Act, the court takes a sensitive yet stringent approach to handle cases involving children to ensure justice … Read more