Criminal Law Bulletin, Key Judicial Developments (September 2026)

SUPREME COURT Baptismal Certificate Is No Recognised Age Proof Under Juvenile Justice Act; Supreme Court Converts POCSO Conviction to Rape for Failure to Prove Minority Pynchemalangaki vs State of Meghalaya [Decided on September 10, 2026] The Supreme Court ruled that a Baptismal Certificate alone is insufficient to prove a victim’s minority under the POCSO Act … Continue reading Criminal Law Bulletin, Key Judicial Developments (September 2026)