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As per case facts, the Appellant was convicted under Sections 363, 376(2)(1) of IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act for sexual assault on a child. The crime was initially
...registered against an unknown person. The victim and her elder sister did not initially identify the Appellant, with the victim stating an "unknown man" committed the act and the elder sister remaining silent when questioned by parents. There was no prior identification of the Appellant during the investigation. The question arose whether the prosecution conclusively proved the Appellant's identity as the perpetrator. Finally, the High Court found serious doubts regarding the Appellant's involvement, noting that while sexual assault was established, the evidence did not conclusively prove the Appellant's identity as the culprit, leading to his acquittal.
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