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Sindh High Court Overturns Sexual Assault Conviction, Criticizes Police

4/18/2026

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The Sindh High Court in Karachi overturned a conviction in a sexual assault case involving a 14-year-old boy.
It criticized police conduct and the victim's father for contributing to the child's trauma.
The court found the prosecution's case lacked sufficient evidence, especially medical support, and noted missing witnesses and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.
The bench criticized insensitivity during the victim's examination and the father's manipulation of testimony.

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The Sindh High Court in Karachi overturned a conviction in a sexual assault case involving a 14-year-old boy.
It criticized police conduct and the victim's father for contributing to the child's trauma.
The court found the prosecution's case lacked sufficient evidence, especially medical support, and noted missing witnesses and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.
The bench criticized insensitivity during the victim's examination and the father's manipulation of testimony.