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TRIPURA HIGH COURT
S. R. Sen, J
Tushar Singha v. State of Tripura
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| 1. arguments presented regarding the lack of corroborative evidence and proof of age were countered by the straightforward nature of the victim's claims. (Para 1 , 7 , 23) |
| 2. court upheld the conviction under pocso based on adequate evidence of sexual assault and credibility of the victim's testimony. (Para 2 , 6 , 24) |
| 3. challenges regarding the sufficiency of evidence and age of the victim were rejected as the victim's testimony remained firm. (Para 5 , 10 , 20) |
1. Heard Mr. P. Saha, learned counsel appearing for the appellant as well as Mr. S. Ghosh, learned Addl. PP appearing for the State.
2. This is an appeal under Section 374(2) from the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 30.11.2019 delivered in Special (POCSO) 59 of 2016 by the Special Judge (POCSO), West Tripura, Agartala. By the said judgment, the appellant has been convicted under Section 10 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act, in short) and he has been sentenced to suffer six years rigorous imprisonment and to pay fine of Rs.5000/- with default stipulation. It has been also directed that if the fine money is recovered that shall be paid to the victim.
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