STATE OF U.P. vs SONU KUSHWAHA

The Supreme Court examined whether the accused, Sonu Kushwaha, was guilty of offenses under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), and Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 377 and 506. The lower court convicted him based on evidence of serious sexual assault and other charges, sentencing him to ten years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine. The appellant challenged the conviction, leading the court to analyze the applicability of the POCSO Act and the evidence presented. The court upheld the conviction, emphasizing the importance of protecting children's rights and the strict application of the law in cases of sexual offenses against minors.