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Thane court acquits man accused of raping minor, says relationship appeared consensual
A special court in Thane district acquitted 28-year-old Samsher Rais Khan of raping a minor girl with a promise of marriage, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the victim was underage and that the relationship appeared consensual. He was cleared of charges under IPC section 376(2)(n) and the POCSO Act.
Why It Matters
The verdict hinges on proving the minor's age and the appearance of consent, highlighting evidentiary standards in cases involving minors and sexual offences in India.
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Acquittal by Thane special court in rape case
April 25, 2026
A special court in Maharashtra's Thane district acquitted Samsher Rais Khan, 28, of charges of raping a minor girl with a promise of marriage, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the victim was underage and that the relationship appeared consensual. Special Judge S.P. Agarwal cleared him of charges under IPC section 376(2)(n) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.