‘Ugly haste has been shown by the Trial Court’; Patna High Court orders fresh trial in POCSO case which concluded in one working day
The Patna High Court held that the trial in the POCSO case was vitiated as it was commenced, conducted, and concluded in just one working day, in violation of principles of natural justice and in disregard to the provisions of CrPC. Thus, the matter was remanded to the Trial Court for fresh trial.