Section 29 of POCSO : Section 29: Presumption As To Certain Offences

POCSO

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Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a school teacher is accused of touching a student inappropriately, which is a crime under section 7 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. In court, because of Section 29, the judge will start with the presumption that the teacher is guilty of the act. It is now up to the teacher to present evidence to prove their innocence, rather than the prosecution having to prove the teacher's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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