Father Who Rapes His Daughter Can't Be Shown Any Leniency In POCSO Case: Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction

Nupur Thapliyal

22 Jan 2026 10:15 AM IST

  • Father Who Rapes His Daughter Cant Be Shown Any Leniency In POCSO Case: Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction

    The Delhi High Court has held that a father who rapes his daughter cannot be shown any relaxation in POCSO cases. A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Madhu Jain upheld the conviction of a father for repeatedly raping his minor daughter studying in 6th standard in July 2021. The minor stated that her father had forcibly established physical relations with her when...

    Nupur Thapliyal

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    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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