Man Released After 10 Years in Jail, Acquitted by POCSO Court in False Rape Case

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Man Acquitted After 10 Years in Fake Rape Case; POCSO Court Cites Malicious Intent

नोएडा की पॉक्सो कोर्ट ने 10 साल बाद एक शख्स को किया बरी. (सांकेतिक तस्वीर)

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News18•16-03-2026, 07:18

Man Acquitted After 10 Years in Fake Rape Case; POCSO Court Cites Malicious Intent

•A 68-year-old man was acquitted by a POCSO court in Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, after spending 10 years in jail for an alleged rape case.
•The court ruled the entire case was 'maliciously motivated,' citing the prosecution's failure to prove basic facts.
•Key issues included unproven minority of the complainant, no evidence of sexual assault, and a property dispute angle.
•The defense argued the FIR was lodged by an enemy, Pankaj Pandit, due to a long-standing property dispute, and the accused had an alibi.
•Medical reports found no semen and couldn't confirm sexual assault, while the complainant's age was determined to be 18-22 years.

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