Conviction For Completed Offence Invalid If Charge Was Only For Attempt Under POCSO: Delhi High Court

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16 April 2026 5:50 PM IST

  • Conviction For Completed Offence Invalid If Charge Was Only For Attempt Under POCSO: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has held that an accused cannot be convicted for a completed offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act if the charge framed against him was only for an attempt to commit the offence.Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha made the observation while partly allowing an appeal against conviction in a case involving allegations of sexual assault on a...

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