New Delhi | October 8, 2025: The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of Rajendra Singh, a shopkeeper from Nangloi, for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in 2016.
The court ruled that under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, a child victim’s reliable and consistent testimony is enough to establish guilt, even without medical or corroborative evidence.
The incident occurred when the minor had gone to Singh’s shop to buy glue for a school project. She immediately informed her mother, leading to an FIR and a medical examination, which confirmed signs of assault.
A Tis Hazari Court had earlier convicted Singh under Sections 7 and 9 of the POCSO Act, sentencing him to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposing a ₹30,000 fine.
He was, however, acquitted under Section 6 (penetrative sexual assault) after the trial court found parts of the testimony “exaggerated.”
The High Court reaffirmed that in child sexual abuse cases, trustworthy testimony from the victim carries significant evidentiary value and can alone sustain conviction.
Verdict: Conviction upheld under Sections 7 & 9 of POCSO Act; Sentence — 5 years’ imprisonment + ₹30,000 fine; Court — Child’s credible statement sufficient for conviction.
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Incident: 2016 sexual assault case involving a 7-year-old girl in Delhi’s Nangloi.
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Accused: Rajendra Singh, a local shopkeeper.
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Verdict: Conviction upheld under Sections 7 & 9 of the POCSO Act.
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Sentence: 5 years’ rigorous imprisonment + ₹30,000 fine.
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Court’s Observation: Child’s credible testimony alone is sufficient for conviction under POCSO.