New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Minor variations in a child's expression cannot eclipse the core allegation of sexual assault, the Delhi High Court held while upholding the conviction of a man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The Court emphasised that the testimony of a child victim must be appreciated in light of the tender age and limited vocabulary of the witness.

In a judgment delivered on January 5, 2026, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed the criminal appeal challenging the trial court's verdict that had found the appellant guilty of aggravated sexual assault.

The bench reiterated that conviction can rest on the sole testimony of a child victim if it is consistent, credible and inspires confidence.

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