Chandigarh, May 17 -- A local court on Thursday acquitted an individual, identified as Aryan, of all charges in a case involving the alleged rape and kidnapping of a minor, which was registered in 2022.

According to the prosecution, the victim's widowed mother reported to the police the disappearance of her 17-year-old daughter, who had studied up to Class 8. The mother stated that her daughter left home without informing anyone, prompting a request for assistance in locating her. The victim was later found in the custody of the accused, Aryan, who was subsequently arrested for kidnapping and rape. The victim's age was verified through school records.

While delivering the judgment, the court highlighted several inconsistencies in the vi...