Pynchemalangkai Bareh v. State of Meghalaya
2026 INSC 98410 September 202615 min read
Pynchemalangkai Bareh vs State of Meghalaya
Supreme Court modifies POCSO conviction to Section 376 IPC, holding prosecution failed to prove victim's age under Section 94 JJ Act.
Case Snapshot
- Case Name
- Pynchemalangkai Bareh v. State of Meghalaya
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 984
- Bench
- Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N.V. Anjaria
- Date of Judgment
- September 10, 2026
- Area of Law
- Criminal Law, POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Age Determination, Section 376 IPC
✦
Unlock Full Judgment Analysis
Subscribe to access the complete breakdown of this judgment and all premium research sections.
The Judgment in One Line
Background
Issues Before the Court
Court's Analysis
Decision
Why This Judgment Matters
Already a subscriber? Log in
Premium Content Locked