MP High Court: POCSO Convict May Have Faked Deafness

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a convict sentenced under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act may have simulated deafness to undermine the trial process. The court's suspicion arises from the circumstances surrounding the case and the convict's conduct during legal proceedings.

During the judicial process, the assertion of deafness by the accused is being critically examined by the High Court. The bench is investigating whether this claim was a genuine condition or a deliberate tactic to impede the fair administration of justice.

This development indicates a judicial scrutiny into the authenticity of the convict's claimed disability and its potential impact on the integrity of the trial. The High Court's observation suggests a move towards verifying the validity of the deafness claim.