Accused Seeks Quashing Of POCSO Case Saying Victim Would Face Social Stigma, Delhi High Court Imposes Rs. 10K Costs

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to quash a POCSO case, imposing a ₹10,000 cost on the accused. The accused had argued that the case should be dismissed to prevent the victim from facing social stigma. The court, however, rejected this argument, stating that the law is not meant to be a tool for social engineering and that the rights of the victim must be protected. This decision reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding the law and ensuring that those who commit such crimes are brought to justice.