What happens if victim turns hostile in POCSO case?
If in POCSO cases the star witness—that is, the victim—turns hostile during cross-examination, can the court stop or truncate proceedings under offences 376, 363 IPC and Section 4 of POCSO? The victim’s statement has been recorded, but the victim has turned hostile during cross-examination. My question is: can the court stop proceedings? Please provide any relevant judgments from High Courts or the Supreme Court.
If the victim turns hostile in a POCSO case, the court generally continues the trial, examining other evidence. The case doesn’t automatically stop. Some judgments confirm this. Consult a criminal lawyer for case-specific guidance and to explore options for defense or victim examination. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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