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Presumption Of Guilt Under POCSO Act Not Automatic, Prosecution Must Prove Offence Through Reliable Evidence: Delhi High Court Reiterates
['Nupur Thapliyal', 'Nupur Thapliyal Is A Principal Correspondent With Livelaw', 'Based In New Delhi. She Reports The Delhi High Court', 'Trial Courts In The National Capital']
Supreme Court - High Court - Legal Breaking News | Live Law India
The Delhi High Court has reiterated that the statutory presumption of guilt under Section 29 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act does not arise automatically merely because an accused is facing trial under the enactment.
[2026 LiveLaw (Del) 731]Section 29 of the POCSO Act mandates that when a person is prosecuted for committing, abetting, or attempting specific...