After spending 8 years in prison, man acquitted in POCSO case

Key Points

1. A 56-year-old man was acquitted after spending eight years in prison for alleged sexual assault.
2. The trial court cited 'scanty evidence' as the reason for acquittal.
3. The victim was said to be suffering from moderate intellectual disability.
4. The incident allegedly occurred on August 23, 2017, in Kurar area of Malad (East), Mumbai.
5. The accused was arrested on August 24, 2017, under the IPC and POCSO Act.
6. The court found contradictions between the victim's statement and medical evidence.
7. Judge N.D. Khose delivered the ruling on November 28, 2025.