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Crime
Judge Charged with Rape Continues to Hear POCSO Cases
✍️ TOI India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:50 AM
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A sitting judge, currently facing a rape accusation, remains on the bench of a POCSO court, hearing cases involving child sexual offences.
A judge who is currently under investigation for a rape allegation continues to preside over a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court. The judge is hearing cases that involve alleged sexual crimes against minors, a jurisdiction that demands heightened sensitivity and integrity.
The juxtaposition of the judge's personal legal trouble with his official role has sparked debate among legal experts and child‑rights advocates. Critics argue that a magistrate facing a serious criminal charge may compromise the perceived impartiality of the court, while some legal commentators note that the judge is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
No official comment has been released by the judiciary regarding the matter, and the judge has not publicly addressed the allegations. The matter remains under investigation, and the court’s docket proceeds as scheduled, with the judge overseeing ongoing POCSO hearings.
Public reaction on social media reflects a mix of concern for the victims of child sexual offences and calls for a swift reassessment of the judge’s assignment pending the outcome of the rape case.
The juxtaposition of the judge's personal legal trouble with his official role has sparked debate among legal experts and child‑rights advocates. Critics argue that a magistrate facing a serious criminal charge may compromise the perceived impartiality of the court, while some legal commentators note that the judge is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
No official comment has been released by the judiciary regarding the matter, and the judge has not publicly addressed the allegations. The matter remains under investigation, and the court’s docket proceeds as scheduled, with the judge overseeing ongoing POCSO hearings.
Public reaction on social media reflects a mix of concern for the victims of child sexual offences and calls for a swift reassessment of the judge’s assignment pending the outcome of the rape case.