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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM & ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
MRIDUL KUMAR KALITA
Roneihsanga – Appellant
Versus
State of Mizoram Aizawl – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background and procedural history of the appeal. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. assessment of testimonial evidence and witnesses. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 3. legal contentions regarding penetrative sexual assault definitions. (Para 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34) |
| 4. judicial interpretation of section 3(c) pocso act requirements. (Para 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43) |
| 5. final appellate decision and administrative closure. (Para 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48) |
JUDGMENT :
MRIDUL KUMAR KALITA, J.
1. Heard Ms. B. Lalramhnemi, the learned Amicus Curiae for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. Mary L.Khiangte, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State as well as Mr. Lalrokunga Pautu, learned legal-aid-counsel, appearing for the respondent No. 2.
2. This appeal has been registered on filing of an appeal petition by appellant, namely, Roneihsanga, who is presently detained in District Jail, Kolasib, where he is serving out his sentence. He has impugned the judgment dated 25.01.2023, passed by the Court learned Additional Sessions Judge, (FTC), Kolasib in Sessions Case (K) Case No. 3/2022,
The court ruled that insufficient evidence of penetration under Section 6 of the POCSO Act led to a conviction under Section 10 for aggravated sexual assault.
The appellant's position of trust and authority over the child victim led to his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the reliance on the victim's testimony, medical evidence, and legal provisions from the POCSO Act to establish guilt under Section 6 and determine ....
Penetrative sexual assault – Child witness - though the victim was only 4 years old at the time of the incident, a child witness can also be a reliable witness. In the present case, the competency of....
The necessity of proving penetration or manipulation causing penetration for charges under the POCSO Act was emphasized, leading to a conviction for attempted offences.
The victim's testimony in sexual assault cases is vital and can suffice for conviction without corroboration, provided it is credible.
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