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Prosecution Must Prove Victim Was Below 16 Years For Rape Conviction In Cases Prior To 2013 Amendment: Delhi High Court
Nupur Thapliyal
28 Oct 2025 1:00 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the prosecution must prove that the minor rape victim was below the age of 16 years, for securing conviction of the accused in cases commencing prior to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013.While acquitting a man convicted for allegedly raping an 11 year old girl in 2005, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said:“It is important to remember that the alleged...
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Nupur Thapliyal
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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