Dossier
sterling witness
Coverage of sterling witness in the Nexus archive.
- Allahabad HC upholds POCSO conviction; reaffirms child victim’s sole testimony sufficient if credible
Allahabad High Court upheld a POCSO conviction, affirming that a child victim’s testimony alone is sufficient if deemed credible. The court noted the victim’s unwavering statements were corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, labeling her a ‘sterling witness’.